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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Academic & Professional

ISBN-101847064760

ISBN-139781847064769

eBay Product ID (ePID)71696002

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

Publication NameChinese Religion : a Contextual Approach

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, Eastern

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorXinzhong YAO, Yanxia Zhao

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight12.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2009-039908

Reviews"With interest in China and things Chinese growing at an unprecedented rate, this wide-ranging, informative and readable introduction to Chinese religion by Xinzhong Yao and Yanxia Zhao is both timely and welcome. Based on twenty years experience of teaching a course in Chinese religion and culture, the authors provide a first-rate account of Han Chinese religion in its social and historical context, aimed at students and the general reader. Highly recommended!" Professor Brian Bocking, University College Cork, Ireland, "With interest in China and things Chinese growing at an unprecedented rate, this wide-ranging, informative and readable introduction to Chinese religion by Xinzhong Yao and Yanxia Zhao is both timely and welcome. Based on twenty years experience of teaching a course in Chinese religion and culture, the authors provide a first-rate account of Han Chinese religion in its social and historical context, aimed at students and the general reader. Highly recommended!" -- Professor Brian Bocking, University College Cork, Ireland

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal200.951

Table Of ContentA Timeline of Chinese Religion \ Preface \ 1. Setting the Context \ 2. Religion and Zongjiao \ 3. Religion in History \ 4. Religion as Culture \ 5. Religion in Family contexts \ 6. Religion and State \ 7. Religious Beliefs \ 8. Religious Practices \ 9. Religion as the Way of Life \ Appendix I: Bibliography \ Appendix II: A Glossary of Chinese Characters and Terms \ Appendix III: A Glossary of Chinese Names and Texts \ Index

SynopsisChinese 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., 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. >, A new introduction to the field of Chinese religion and culture ideally suited to undergraduate students. >

LC Classification NumberBL1803.Y35 2010