Ancient Chinese religion and beliefs

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Ancient Chinese religion and beliefs

First edition.

From ancient Chinese concepts of the cosmos to their perceptions of the afterlife, the ancient Chinese had a rich and varied system of religion and beliefs. In this useful resource, readers will get an overview of the progression and development of ancient Chinese religions. The text illuminates the relationships between their gods and their priests and shamans. Among many other details, readers will learn about the relationships and rituals of Confucianism, the values of Daoism, and Buddhism s cycle of existence. Bibliography, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Websites.

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Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Language
English
Pages
48

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Ancient Chinese Religion and Beliefs
Aug 15, 2016, Rosen Young Adult
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Ancient Chinese religion and beliefs
2016, Rosen Publishing
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Cover of: Ancient Chinese Religion and Beliefs
Ancient Chinese Religion and Beliefs
2016, Rosen Publishing Group
in English
Cover of: Ancient Chinese Religion and Beliefs
Ancient Chinese Religion and Beliefs
2016, Rosen Publishing Group
in English

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Table of Contents

Of religions
Cosmic building blocks
Speaking to the dead
Dozens of deities
Multiple myths
How to be good
Learning from the past
Noble virtues
The moral gentleman
Official state religion
How to be natural
The Daoist church
The quest for immortality
An Indian religion in China
Escape from suffering
The cycle of existence
Compassion and meditation.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

789Y Childrens Plus, Inc.

1120 Lexile.

Z Fountas and Pinnell.

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New York, NY
Series
Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
299.510931
Library of Congress
BL1825.H36 2016

The Physical Object

Pagination
48 p.
Number of pages
48

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL26943236M
ISBN 10
1477788956
ISBN 13
9781477788950

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