Local religion in North China in the twentieth century : the structure and organization of community rituals and beliefs /
Overmyer, Daniel L., 1935-
Local religion in North China in the twentieth century : the structure and organization of community rituals and beliefs / by Daniel L. Overmyer. - 1 online resource. - Handbook of Oriental studies. Section four, China Handbuch der orientalistik, v. 22 = 0169-9520 ; Brill ebook titles . - Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 4 China 22. Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-196) and index.
Preliminary Material / Introduction. Themes And Contexts / I. Rain Rituals / II. History And Government / III. Leadership And Organization / IV. Temple Festivals / V. Gods And Temples / VI. Beliefs And Values / VII. Concluding And Comparative Comments / Bibliography / Glossary Of Chinese Terms And Names / Index / D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer.
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This book is a comprehensive survey of the structure, organization and institutionalization of local community religious traditions in north China villages in the twentieth century. These traditions have their own forms of leaders, deities and beliefs. Despite much local variation one everywhere finds similar temples, images, offerings and temple festivals, all supported by practical concerns for divine aid to deal with the problems of everyday life. These local traditions are a structure in the history of Chinese religions; they have a clear sense of their own integrity and rules, handed down by their ancestors. There are Daoist, Buddhist and government influences on these traditions, but they must be adapted to the needs of local communities. It is the villagers who build temples and organize festivals, in which all members of the community are expected to participate and contribute. With chapters on such topics as historical origins and development, leadership and organization, temple festivals, temples and deities, and beliefs and values.
9789047429364
10.1163/ej.9789004175921.i-222 DOI
2009028998
China--Religion--20th century.
BL1803 / .O83 2009
200.951
Local religion in North China in the twentieth century : the structure and organization of community rituals and beliefs / by Daniel L. Overmyer. - 1 online resource. - Handbook of Oriental studies. Section four, China Handbuch der orientalistik, v. 22 = 0169-9520 ; Brill ebook titles . - Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 4 China 22. Brill's Companions to Asian Studies Online I, ISBN: 9789004389212. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-196) and index.
Preliminary Material / Introduction. Themes And Contexts / I. Rain Rituals / II. History And Government / III. Leadership And Organization / IV. Temple Festivals / V. Gods And Temples / VI. Beliefs And Values / VII. Concluding And Comparative Comments / Bibliography / Glossary Of Chinese Terms And Names / Index / D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer -- D. Overmyer.
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
This book is a comprehensive survey of the structure, organization and institutionalization of local community religious traditions in north China villages in the twentieth century. These traditions have their own forms of leaders, deities and beliefs. Despite much local variation one everywhere finds similar temples, images, offerings and temple festivals, all supported by practical concerns for divine aid to deal with the problems of everyday life. These local traditions are a structure in the history of Chinese religions; they have a clear sense of their own integrity and rules, handed down by their ancestors. There are Daoist, Buddhist and government influences on these traditions, but they must be adapted to the needs of local communities. It is the villagers who build temples and organize festivals, in which all members of the community are expected to participate and contribute. With chapters on such topics as historical origins and development, leadership and organization, temple festivals, temples and deities, and beliefs and values.
9789047429364
10.1163/ej.9789004175921.i-222 DOI
2009028998
China--Religion--20th century.
BL1803 / .O83 2009
200.951