It is a part of the Handbook of Oriental Studies [de] series published by Brill.
The scholar Ryan Dunch called the first volume a "monumental work" that is "indispensable [...] for decades to come.
"[1] The historian Morris Rossabi echoed on the volume being "monumental" and praised its usefulness.
The religious scholar Chloë Starr recommended the volume, but also noted its imbalances on certain topics and perspectives: according to Starr, there is little on the worship of Chinese churches, Chinese clergy and theologians, and recent developments.
[4] The scholar Jonathan A. Seitz praised the book for its ecumenical nature, abundance of sources, and coherent structure.