| Early Chinese Religion, Part Two: The Period of Division (220-589 Ad) (2 Vols.) Contributor(s): Lagerwey (Editor), Lü (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9004175857 ISBN-13: 9789004175853 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $399.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Eastern - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 299.510 |
| LCCN: 2008035404 |
| Series: Handbook of Oriental Studies: Section 4 China |
| Physical Information: 3.6" H x 6.8" W x 9.8" (6.12 lbs) 1580 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After the Warring States, treated in Part One of this set, there is no more fecund era in Chinese religious and cultural history than the period of division (220-589 AD). During it, Buddhism conquered China, Daoism grew into a mature religion with independent institutions, and, together with Confucianism, these three teachings, having each won its share of state recognition and support, formed a united front against shamanism. While all four religions are covered, Buddhism and Daoism receive special attention in a series of parallel chapters on their pantheons, rituals, sacred geography, community organization, canon formation, impact on literature, and recent archaeological discoveries. This multi-disciplinary approach, without ignoring philosophical and theological issues, brings into sharp focus the social and historical matrices of Chinese religion. |