For courses in Chinese Religions, World Religions, Introduction to Religion, and Religion and Culture.
This text provides an introduction to the history of religion in China and its contours in China and Taiwan today, focusing on four religious traditions: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and popular religion. It covers not only religious and ethical ideas but also the practices of each tradition. Students will become familiar with common themes that weave themselves through the history of Chinese religion to the present day—such as ancestor worship, sacrifice, and divination—and gain an understanding of the ways in which religion has responded to and influenced political and cultural change in China.
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For courses in Chinese Religions, World Religions, Introduction to Religion, and Religion and Culture.
This text provides an introduction to the history of religion in China and its contours in China and Taiwan today, focusing on four religious traditions: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and popular religion. It covers not only religious and ethical ideas but also the practices of each tradition. Students will become familiar with common themes that weave themselves through the history of Chinese religion to the present day—such as ancestor worship, sacrifice, and divination—and gain an understanding of the ways in which religion has responded to and influenced political and cultural change in China.
Imprint | Pearson |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 2002 |
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First published | 2002 |
Authors | Joseph A. Adler |
Dimensions | 205 x 135 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 144 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-13-091163-6 |
Barcode | 9780130911636 |
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LSN | 0-13-091163-1 |