Announcing the HKIJS Jingjiao Bibliography

https://hkijs.org/biblography/

We are excited to launch a curated bibliography dedicated to Jingjiao research. It brings together essential books, articles, translations, inscriptions, and reference tools on the Church of the East in China and related Central Asian contexts.

What it is

A living, curated list that:

• Covers scholarship in multiple languages including Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, and Japanese
• Spans epigraphy, manuscripts, theology, history, linguistics, and archaeology
• Includes core studies on the Xi’an stele, Dunhuang texts, the Luoyang pillar, terminology, and authenticity debates
• Organizes entries alphabetically by author, with items by the same author listed from earliest to latest

Why it’s useful

• Saves time by centralizing hard-to-track references across languages and subfields
• Helps newcomers get oriented with a clear pathway into foundational works
• Supports researchers with quick discovery of sources for specific topics such as “Jingjiao stele”, “Xuting Mishisuo Jing”, “Yishen Lun”, “Turfan”, and “translation studies”
• Encourages cross-disciplinary reading that links Chinese studies with Syriac studies and Silk Road history

How to use it

• Browse alphabetically by author
• Copy citations directly into your notes or reference manager
• Check back for periodic updates as we expand coverage

Contribute and correct

Scholars are warmly invited to suggest additions or corrections. Please include a complete citation and, if possible, a brief note on relevance or keywords. Contact: dtwtam@gmail.com

Citation note

When citing, follow your journal or thesis style. The bibliography lists full references so you can adapt easily to Chicago, MLA, or other styles.

This is an ongoing community resource. We hope it becomes a useful starting point and a steady companion for anyone exploring Jingjiao.