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Histories of Spiritual Traditions in China : A Selection of Jao Tsung-i’s Essays in Religious Studies / A Selection of Jao Tsung-i’s Essays in Religious Studies edited by Frank P. Saunders, Richard J. Sage. - 1 online resource (329 pages) : illustrations. - Collected Works of Jao Tsung-i ; 6 . - Collected Works of Jao Tsung-i ; 6. .

Discover China's rich spiritual history through the monumental works of polymath Jao Tsung-i, presented in English for the first time. Throughout his far-reaching discussions of Chinese religious history ranging from prehistoric ancestor worship to Daoist immortality cultism and beyond, Jao’s studies draw upon an immense range of sources, including stele inscriptions, excavated manuscripts, and prehistoric artifacts. Engage with the very best of 20th-century Chinese-speaking sinology and gain new insights into China’s fascinating history of spiritual traditions. This tour de force in Chinese religious history is a must-read for anyone seeking to unravel the complexities of China's intersecting spiritual traditions.


English

ISBN: 9789004714311

Standard No.: 10.1163/9789004714311 DOI

LCCN: 2024037787

Subjects--Topical Terms:
China--Religion.

LC Class. No.: BL1810

Dewey Class. No.: 299.5/1