Contemporary Religions in China
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Contemporary Religions in China

  1. 300 pages
  2. English
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Contemporary Religions in China

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Folk and popular religion is a very significant part of Chinese religious life, especially in rural areas. Contemporary Religions in China focuses on the religious activities of the lay people of contemporary China and their ideas of what it means to be "religious" and to practice "religion". Throughout, the discussion is illustrated with case studies, textboxes, images, thought questions, and further reading, which help to capture what religion is like, how and why it is practiced, and what 'religion' means for everyday people across China in the twenty-first century.

Contemporary Religions in China is an ideal introduction to religion in China for undergraduate students of religion, Chinese studies, and anthropology.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2019
ISBN
9780429812545
Edition
1
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. List of figures
  7. List of boxes
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. 1. Introduction to lay religion in China
  10. 2. Setting the stage and defining terms
  11. 3. Entering temples
  12. 4. Understanding and interacting with deities, spirits, and ancestors
  13. 5. Interacting with auspiciousness
  14. 6. Interacting with fate, fortune, and chance
  15. 7. Lay goals and major issues: Why practice religion?
  16. Bibliography
  17. Index