Author

Contributions

  • Zhao, Yanxia, 1962- - Contributor

Publication

2010 - New York : Continuum, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

56,500 words, Guess

Page Count

226 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781847064752
  • ISBN-139781847064769
  • ISBN-101847064752
  • ISBN-101847064760
  • Library of Congress Control Number2009039908
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC200.951
  • LCCBL1803 .Y35 2010

Description

"Chinese Religion: A Contextual Approach is a new introduction to the field of Chinese religion and culture. It seeks to guide readers through some of the primary source material and to introduce them to continuing, contemporary debates and interpretations of religious ideas, concepts and practices in China and beyond. Defining religion as a way of life, this book examines religious beliefs and practices in particular cultural contexts, and highlights the relevance of religion to personal, communal and political life. In this clear account, Xinzhong Yao and Yanxia Zhao move away from the traditional and outmoded definition of Chinese religion, towards a multi-layered hermeneutic of the diverse and yet syncretic nature and functions of religions in China. Additional features include questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter and suggestions for further reading at the end of the book."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Chinese religionNew York : Continuum2010

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