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Religion in China

Religion in China

deGroot, J. J. M.

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Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 116262163X
ISBN13: 9781162621630
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.72 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Religion in China by J.J.M. DeGroot is a comprehensive study of the religious practices and beliefs of China. The book covers the history of religion in China, from ancient times to the present day, and examines the major religions of the country, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. DeGroot provides a detailed analysis of the rituals, customs, and beliefs of each religion, as well as their impact on Chinese society and culture. The book also explores the relationship between religion and politics in China, and the role of religion in shaping Chinese identity. Written in a clear and accessible style, Religion in China is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of China, as well as the role of religion in shaping societies around the world.1912. This volume is the American Lectures on the History of Religions series of 1910-1911 and represents universism, a key to the study of Taoism and Confucianism. The object of the writer of this book is to exhibit his view of the primitive and fundamental element of Chinese religion and ethics. That view is based on independent research into the ancient literature of China and into the actual state of her religion. Contents: Tao or order of the universe; Tao of man; perfection, holiness, or divinity; asceticism, prolongation of life, immortality; worship of the universe; social and political universism; Fung-shui.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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