TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mu,Zhongjian
AU  - Zhan,Jian
ED  - Recorded Books, Inc.
TI  - Handbook of the history of religions in china i: from the beginnings until the period of the five dynasties and ten kingdoms 
T2  - Chinesische Perspektiven: Geschichte
SN  - 9783838272078
AV  - BL1803 
U1  - 200.95109/01 23
PY  - 2020///
CY  - [S.l.]
PB  - Ibidem Press
KW  - Religion
KW  - religion (discipline)
KW  - aat
KW  - RELIGION / General
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - fast
KW  - History
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Intro -- Preface -- About the authors -- About the translator -- Major Dynasties in Chinese History -- Author's Words -- Introduction -- Phases of History of Religions in China -- 1) Primitive society -- 2) Dynasties of Xia, Shang and Zhou -- 3) Qin and Han dynasties -- 4) Dynasties of Wei, Jin, Song and Yuan -- 5) Ming and Qing dynasties -- 6) Republican China (1912-1949) -- Historical Characteristics of Religions in China -- 1) The persistent existence and growth of religions in their original forms -- 2) The everlasting dominance of sovereignty over "clericalism"; 3) Diversity and inclusiveness -- 4) Humanism and secularization -- 5) Interconnection and disconnection of the tripartite structure -- Roles Religions Played Throughout Chinese History -- 1) Religions and Chinese politics -- 2) Religions and the Chinese economy -- 3) Religions and Chinese philosophy -- 4) Religions and Chinese morality -- Chapter One. Primitive Religions -- Overview -- The Cult of Nature (Naturism) -- 1) The birth of religious thinking and the formation of a cult of nature -- 2) The worship of Heaven, earth, mountains, rivers, animals and plants; 3) Sacrificial ceremonies related to farming -- 4) The cult of nature and its impact on the material life of primitive people -- The Cult of Spirits -- 1) Soul and the idea of spirits -- 2) Burial customs in matrilineal societies and their significance -- 3) Burial customs in patrilineal societies and their significance -- 4) Burial customs and primitive civilizations -- Totemism -- 1) Totemism: A typical clan religion -- 2) Totemic materials in archaeology -- 3) Totemic materials in ancient texts -- 4) Totemic materials in folklore studies -- 5) The socio-cultural significance of Totemism
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