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, providing readers with the latest research in a rapidly growing discipline
| ISBN: | 9781405190312 |
| Publication date: | 10th April 2012 |
| Author: | Randall L Trinity University, Texas, USA Nadeau |
| Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell an imprint of John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 512 pages |
| Series: | Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion |
| Genres: |
Religion: general |
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, providing readers with the latest research in a rapidly growing discipline
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Chinese Religions features in the following genres: Religion: general
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Chinese Religions is available in Hardback
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Chinese Religions was written by Randall L Trinity University, Texas, USA Nadeau and published by Wiley-Blackwell an imprint of John Wiley and Sons Ltd
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Chinese Religions has 512 pages
Yes it is part of Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion series