Introducing Chinese Religions (World Religions) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Introducing Chinese Religions is the ideal starting point for students exploring the fascinating religious traditions of China. This introduction covers the whole spectrum of Chinese religious history, from the multi-faceted religious heritage of pre-modern China, to the practice of different religions in China today, as well as the spread and influence of Chinese religions throughout the world. Mario Poceski, an experienced teacher of Chinese religions, explores the three main traditions of Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism, as well as the development of Western and popular religions in the region, such as Christianity and Islam. The book introduces students to the richness and diversity of Chinese religious life, pointing out mutual influences and intersections of the religions of the region, and how they interact with other elements of Chinese culture and society, including politics, literature and art. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes text boxes, summary charts, a glossary and a list of further reading to aid students’ understanding and revision. The accompanying website for this book can be found at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415434065.
Series: World Religions
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (August 12, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415434068
ISBN-13: 978-0415434065
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.6 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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While looking for a book that gives an up-to-date, comprehensive, yet also accessible presentation on the religions of China, I quickly concluded that Prof. Poceski's book is the best of its kind. It is well organized and contains a reliable scholarly view of the variety of religious ideas and expressions in China, both past and present. It works very well for students and for educated persons with an interest in Chinese religions.
Good introductions. Purchased for our church library to help those doing outreach to ethnic Chinese.
The book was informative, but I bought it for a class and it didn't do the job. If the author had organized it better, I may have gave it a higher rating
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