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Chinese Religions

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  • © 1993

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Authors:
  1. Julia Ching
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Part of the book series: Themes in Comparative Religion (THCR)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Julia Ching
      Pages 1-12

  5. The Legacy of Syncretism

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 203-203
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    2. The Vitality of Syncretism: Popular Religion

      • Julia Ching
      Pages 205-220

    3. The Future of Chinese Religions

      • Julia Ching
      Pages 221-230

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 231-275
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About this book

This is a comprehensive work on the religions of China. As such, it includes an introduction giving an overview of the subject, and the special themes treated in the book, as well as detailed chapters on ancient religions, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Chinese Islam, Christianity in China as well as popular religion. Throughout the book, care is taken to present both the philosophical teachings as well as the religious practices of the religious traditions, and reflections are offered regarding their present situation and future prospects. Comparisons are offered with other religions, especially Christianity.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Chinese Religions

  • Authors: Julia Ching

  • Series Title: Themes in Comparative Religion

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-22904-8

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Julia Ching 1993

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-53173-0Published: 17 August 1993

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-333-53174-7Published: 17 August 1993

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-349-22904-8Published: 27 July 2016

  • Series ISSN: 2947-390X

  • Series E-ISSN: 2947-3918

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 275

  • Topics: History of Religion

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