When was it published?

January 26, 1837 in Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Foreign News January 26, 1837

Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Head Of The Celestial Empire, His Majesty

Q: What keywords are associated?

China Edict, Christian Books Destruction, Religious Suppression, Portuguese Attempts, English Ship

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What is this article about?

Chinese emperor issues edict ordering destruction of Christian books within half a year, prompted by historical Portuguese attempts and recent English ship distributing such materials.

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A serious impediment to the spreading of the christian religion in China is likely to arise from an edict lately published by the head of the Celestial empire; in which, after adverting to attempts made at a former period by the Portuguese to disseminate the religion of the "Lord of heaven," for which they had been seized, tried and either strangled or expelled, his majesty orders that all books containing christian doctrines, shall be delivered up to be destroyed, within half a year. The publication of the decree appears to have been caused by the arrival in the waters of an English ship, and an attempt by those on board to give circulation to books on the christian religion.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

China Edict Christian Books Destruction Religious Suppression Portuguese Attempts English Ship

What entities or persons were involved?

Head Of The Celestial Empire His Majesty

Where did it happen?

China

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

China

Event Date

Lately Published

Key Persons

Head Of The Celestial Empire His Majesty

Outcome

all books containing christian doctrines shall be delivered up to be destroyed within half a year; historical attempts led to seizure, trial, strangling or expulsion

Event Details

Edict published by the head of the Celestial empire orders delivery and destruction of Christian books within half a year, referencing past Portuguese attempts to spread the religion which resulted in punishment; prompted by English ship attempting to circulate such books.