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Religious System of China V4

Religious System of China V4

deGroot, J. J. M.

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Fiction AnthologiesChinese HistoryGeneral Eastern Religions

ISBN10: 1162582944
ISBN13: 9781162582948
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 482
Weight: 2.37
Height: 0.97 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Religious System of China V4 is a comprehensive study of the religious practices and beliefs of China, written by J.J.M. DeGroot. This book is the fourth volume of the series and explores the historical development and evolution of religion in China, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk religions. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the religious texts, rituals, and practices of each of these religions, as well as their impact on Chinese society and culture. The book also delves into the relationship between religion and politics in China, including the role of religion in the imperial court and the influence of religious leaders on government policies. With its extensive research and detailed analysis, Religious System of China V4 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of China, as well as the study of religion and spirituality.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766133524, 0766133567. The ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected with the religious system of China. This volume contains Part I (Soul in philosophy and folk-conception) of Book II (On the soul and ancestral worship). Contents: Psychological philosophy; Cosmo-psychological philosophy, and Taoism; On the multiplicity or divisibility of the souls of man; On the parts of the body in which the soul specially dwells; Animistic ideas as suggested by shadows; On disease of the soul, its debility and derangements; On absence of the soul from living man; On reanimation after death; On the reincarnation of souls through birth; On Zoanthropy; On the descent of men from animals; On plant-spirits; On the animation of lifeless matter; On food and medicines prepared from animals and men; On apparitions, and their influence upon the fate of man; On retributive justice exercised by spirits.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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