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Religions Of Ancient China

Religions Of Ancient China

Giles, Herbert A.

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Ancient History GeneralBuddhismGeneral Eastern Religions

ISBN10: 1419144294
ISBN13: 9781419144295
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.19 Width: 7.60 Depth: 9.18
Language: English
Religions of Ancient China is a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of ancient China. Written by Herbert A. Giles, a renowned sinologist and professor of Chinese at Cambridge University, the book covers the major religions of ancient China, including Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, as well as lesser-known religious traditions.The book begins with an overview of the historical and cultural context of ancient China, including the social and political structures that shaped religious beliefs and practices. It then delves into the various religious traditions, exploring their origins, key beliefs, and rituals. The book also examines the role of religion in Chinese society, including its influence on politics, art, and literature.Throughout the book, Giles draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts, archaeological discoveries, and historical records, to provide a rich and detailed account of the religious traditions of ancient China. He also provides critical analysis and commentary, offering insights into the significance of these traditions and their relevance to contemporary society.Overall, Religions of Ancient China is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient China, as well as for scholars and students of religion and comparative studies.The problem of the universe has never offered the slightest difficulty to Chinese philosophers. Before the beginning of all things, there was Nothing. In the lapse of ages Nothing coalesced into Unity, the Great Monad. After more ages, the Great Monad separated into Duality, the Male and Female Principles in nature; and then, by a process of biogenesis, the visible universe was produced.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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