Religion in China
First published in 1950.

Beginning with ancient times, this volume shows how some of the early superstitions became purified through the influence of the Confucianist philosophy, how a deep strain of mysticism came from the Taoists and how thereby a worship of 'Heaven' and 'Earth' was evolved. Besides the main streams of Confucianism and Buddhism, the introduction and development of Christianity into China is also analyzed.
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Religion in China
First published in 1950.

Beginning with ancient times, this volume shows how some of the early superstitions became purified through the influence of the Confucianist philosophy, how a deep strain of mysticism came from the Taoists and how thereby a worship of 'Heaven' and 'Earth' was evolved. Besides the main streams of Confucianism and Buddhism, the introduction and development of Christianity into China is also analyzed.
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Religion in China

Religion in China

Religion in China

Religion in China

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First published in 1950.

Beginning with ancient times, this volume shows how some of the early superstitions became purified through the influence of the Confucianist philosophy, how a deep strain of mysticism came from the Taoists and how thereby a worship of 'Heaven' and 'Earth' was evolved. Besides the main streams of Confucianism and Buddhism, the introduction and development of Christianity into China is also analyzed.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138984998
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/18/2016
Pages: 154
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter I Primitive Religion; Chapter II The Beginnings of Confucianism and Taoism; Chapter III Religion in the Han Era; Chapter IV The Infiltration of Buddhism and the Reaction in T'ang Times; Chapter V Sung Neo-Confucianism And Later Developments; Chapter VI Mohammedanism; Chapter VII Christianity in China; Chapter VIII Religion in the Twentieth Century;
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