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Chinese Religions (Themes in Comparative Religion)
Julia (Profes Ching
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Description for Chinese Religions (Themes in Comparative Religion)
Hardcover. A comprehensive work on the religions of China, which includes chapters on ancient religions, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese Islam, Christianity in China, as well as on popular religion. There is a continuity between religion and philosophy through the maxim "Heaven and man are one". Series: Themes in Comparative Religion S. Num Pages: 291 pages, notes, chronological table, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRA; HRKN; HRLK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
This is a comprehensive work on the religions of China. As such, it includes an introduction giving an overview of the subject, and the special themes treated in the book, as well as detailed chapters on ancient religions, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese Islam, Christianity in China as well as popular religion. Throughout the book, care is taken to present both the philosophical teachings as well as the religious practices of the religious traditions, and reflections are offered regarding their present situation and future prospects. Comparisons are offered with other religions, especially Christianity.
This is a comprehensive work on the religions of China. As such, it includes an introduction giving an overview of the subject, and the special themes treated in the book, as well as detailed chapters on ancient religions, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese Islam, Christianity in China as well as popular religion. Throughout the book, care is taken to present both the philosophical teachings as well as the religious practices of the religious traditions, and reflections are offered regarding their present situation and future prospects. Comparisons are offered with other religions, especially Christianity.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
291
Condition
New
Series
Themes in Comparative Religion S.
Number of Pages
275
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333531730
SKU
V9780333531730
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