03607nam 2200613 a 450 991045892270332120200520144314.01-282-94965-9978661294965490-474-2936-210.1163/ej.9789004175921.i-222(CKB)2670000000066036(EBL)634941(OCoLC)695990161(SSID)ssj0000439110(PQKBManifestationID)11280564(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000439110(PQKBWorkID)10459376(PQKB)11683671(MiAaPQ)EBC634941(OCoLC)401163481(nllekb)BRILL9789047429364(PPN)170414469(Au-PeEL)EBL634941(CaPaEBR)ebr10439283(CaONFJC)MIL294965(EXLCZ)99267000000006603620090720d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrLocal religion in North China in the twentieth century[electronic resource] the structure and organization of community rituals and beliefs /by Daniel L. OvermyerLeiden ;Boston Brill20091 online resource (236 p.)Handbook of Oriental studies = Handbuch der orientalistik. Section four, China,0169-9520 ;v. 22Description based upon print version of record.90-04-17592-X Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-196) and index.Preliminary Material /D. Overmyer -- Introduction. Themes And Contexts /D. Overmyer -- I. Rain Rituals /D. Overmyer -- II. History And Government /D. Overmyer -- III. Leadership And Organization /D. Overmyer -- IV. Temple Festivals /D. Overmyer -- V. Gods And Temples /D. Overmyer -- VI. Beliefs And Values /D. Overmyer -- VII. Concluding And Comparative Comments /D. Overmyer -- Bibliography /D. Overmyer -- Glossary Of Chinese Terms And Names /D. Overmyer -- Index /D. Overmyer.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.Handbuch der Orientalistik.Vierte Abteilung,China ;22. Bd.ChinaReligion20th centuryElectronic books.200.951Overmyer Daniel L.1935-920176MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910458922703321Local religion in North China in the twentieth century2064039UNINA