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Wileyblackwell Companion To Chinese Reli
Randall . Ed(S): Nadeau
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Description for Wileyblackwell Companion To Chinese Reli
Hardback. Comprising the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary research on the study of Chinese religious beliefs and cultural practices, this volume explores the rich and complex religious and philosophical traditions that have developed and flourished in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Editor(s): Nadeau, Randall. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 29. Weight in Grams: 936.
Comprising the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary research on the study of Chinese religious beliefs and cultural practices, this volume explores the rich and complex religious and philosophical traditions that have developed and flourished in one of the world's oldest civilizations.
Comprising the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary research on the study of Chinese religious beliefs and cultural practices, this volume explores the rich and complex religious and philosophical traditions that have developed and flourished in one of the world's oldest civilizations.
- Covers the main Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism as well as Christianity and Islam
- Features a unique organizational structure, with groups of readings focused on historical, traditions-based, and topical elements of Chinese religion
- Explores a number of contemporary religious topics, including gender, nature, asceticism, material culture, and gods and spirits
- Brings together a team of authors who are experts in their sub-fields, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
Series
Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405190312
SKU
V9781405190312
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About Randall . Ed(S): Nadeau
Randall L. Nadeau is Chair of the Department of Religion and Professor of East Asian Religions at Trinity University, Texas. He has published widely on such topics as popular religious literature, deity cults, and folk religion in both China and Japan, as well as methodology in the study of religion, especially Buddhism and popular religious movements.
Reviews for Wileyblackwell Companion To Chinese Reli
“On the whole, it indeed provides a thorough, informative account of religious thought and practice throughout Chinese dynastic history.” (Religious Studies Review, 7 December 2015) “While different conceptualizations of the “critical terms” are certainly possible, this is a substantive volume that should benefit many readers.” (Religious Studies Review, 7 March 2013) “Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates ... Read more