| Early Chinese Religion, Part Two: The Period of Division (220-589 Ad) (2 Vols.) Contributor(s): Lagerwey, John (Editor), Lü, Pengzhi (Editor) |
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ISBN: 900439270X ISBN-13: 9789004392700 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $123.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | History - Religion | Eastern |
| Dewey: 299.51 |
| Physical Information: 1582 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. |