The memoirs of Jin Luxian : volume one: learning and relearning 1916-1982 / Translated by Hanbury-Tenison, William with an introduction by Clark, Anthony E.

Jin Luxian is considered by many to be one of China?s most controversial religious figures. Educated by the Jesuits, he joined the Society of Jesus and was ordained priest in 1945 before continuing his studies in Europe. In 1951 he made the dangerous decision to return to the newly established People?s Republic of China. He became one of the many thousands of Roman Catholics who suffered persecution. Convicted of counter-revolutionary activities and treason, he was imprisoned for 27 years and only released in 1982. His subsequent decision to accept the government?s invitation to resume his pri.