Religions of China: The World as a Living System 1st Edition
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Full Title

Religions of China: The World as a Living System 1st Edition
Author(s)

Daniel E. Overmyer
Edition

1st Edition
ISBN

9781478606581, 9781577660002
Publisher

Waveland Press
Format

PDF and EPUB

Description

The guiding themes of Chinese religion as it is actually lived! This short work explains basic ideas and practices of Chinese religions in direct and simple language, with many examples and analogies for increased understanding. Its basic assumption is that religion is best understood as an aspect of everyday life—as something that makes sense to those who practice it—even if outsiders might be puzzled at first. While Overmyer’s treatment focuses on traditional China before the twentieth century, many of the beliefs and practices described are still alive, at least in some Chinese communities. While the basic concern of this book is, first, to understand Chinese religions in their own right, it takes the additional step of exploring what modern students might learn from them.

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