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The Historical Development of Religion in China
Hardcover
Religion General Chinese HistoryGeneral Eastern Religions
ISBN13: 9781025707266
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Historical Development of Religion in China offers a detailed exploration of the spiritual and moral framework that has guided Chinese civilization for centuries. Written by Walter James Clennell, this scholarly yet accessible work traces the evolution of belief systems from the ancient origins of the Chinese state through the dawn of the twentieth century.
The book provides an insightful analysis of the Three Teachings-Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism-and how they have coexisted and merged to form a unique religious synthesis. Clennell examines the relationship between the state and religion, the role of ancestral worship, and the impact of foreign influences, including the introduction of Christianity and the modernizing pressures of the early Republican era. By contextualizing religious shifts within the broader historical narrative of dynastic change and social upheaval, Clennell highlights the enduring resilience and adaptability of Chinese thought.
Ideal for students of history and comparative religion, this work remains a valuable resource for understanding the complex intellectual heritage of China. It clarifies how traditional values and spiritual practices have remained central to the Chinese identity even amidst profound cultural transformation.
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