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Robert Morrison, Protestant missionary
Robert Morrison (1782-1834), Anglo-Scottish Protestant missionary to Portuguese Macao, Qing-era Guangdong and Dutch Malacca, seen here with Li Shigong (left) and Chen Laoyi (centre), who are working on a translation of the Bible.
circa 1828
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of religious and cultural exchange between the East and the West. The image features Robert Morrison (1782-1834), a pioneering Protestant missionary from Scotland, working alongside two Chinese scholars, Li Shigong (left) and Chen Laoyi (centre), on the translation of the Bible into the Chinese language. The scene unfolds in the late 1820s, during the Qing Dynasty, in the Portuguese settlement of Macao or in Guangdong Province. Morrison, a man of deep faith and unyielding determination, had arrived in China in 1807, driven by a mission to spread the gospel to the Chinese people. He faced numerous challenges, including language barriers and cultural differences, but his perseverance paid off when he began translating the Bible into Chinese in 1813. This groundbreaking work paved the way for further evangelism and religious dialogue between China and the West. Li Shigong and Chen Laoyi, both respected scholars in their own right, played crucial roles in this collaborative effort. Their expertise in Chinese literature and language proved invaluable to Morrison as he navigated the complexities of the Chinese language and cultural nuances. Together, they worked tirelessly to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the translation, which was completed in 1833, just a year before Morrison's untimely death. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that interfaith dialogue and collaboration can have on bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding between different communities. The image of Morrison, Li, and Chen working together on the Bible translation encapsulates the spirit of exploration, curiosity, and mutual respect that characterized the 1820s and continues to inspire us today.
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