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First edition, rare, by one of the leading missionary-sinologists. Approaching the text from the perspective of comparative religion, Faber argues that Mencius saw humanity as agents of a heavenly plan.

"Ernst Faber [1839-1899] was one of the most prolific German Protestant missionaries in 19th-century China. He enlisted with the Rhenish Missionary Society and was dispatched to work in Canton in 1864... Faber wrote extensively on Confucianism and was one of the leading Western experts in the field of comparative religion. His Mission's objective to 'propagate the Christian religion and civilization amongst the non-Christian nations, building upon the elements of truth already present amongst them,' suggests an accommodating attitude towards other faiths. Indeed, he held that there were points of similarity between Confucianism and Christianity that must be acknowledged and admired. Among these points of agreement were the Golden Rule, the importance of prayer, moral duty, virtuous government, and the existence of a spiritual world" (Biographical Dict