02245cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324500840012726400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036150000310039750800290042852013360045753400450179365300450183885600430188399900170192640984UtSlPG20260610133933.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aAnonymous10aChristian Mystery: A Chinese Tale, Found in the Portfolio of a Portuguese Friar 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-10-08  aProduced by David Widger  a"Christian Mystery: A Chinese Tale, Found in the Portfolio of a Portuguese Friar" is a philosophical and theological exploration written in the early 19th century. This text presents a narrative that delves into the complexities of Christian doctrine as perceived by a traveler who encounters a group of enlightened people. The central theme revolves around the essence of religious belief and the inherent contradictions within the foundational tenets of Christianity.  In the story, the protagonist, stranded in an unknown land, engages in a series of conversations with the locals about the nature of God, the Trinity, and the stories surrounding Jesus Christ. Through these dialogues, the protagonist challenges the locals on various aspects of Christianity, noting the seemingly contradictory nature of theology and the historical context of its development. As the narrative unfolds, it critiques the complexities and the conflicts that arise within religious interpretations, ultimately leading the protagonist to a realization about the potential pitfalls of dogmatic beliefs and the value of human reason. The journey ends with a desire to return to a more straightforward understanding of existence, away from the 'abominable European prejudices' that cloud rational thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristianity -- Controversial literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40984  c81823d81823