LEADER 01846oam 2200301z- 450 001 9910163861803321 005 20231130190423.0 010 $a1-84464-374-3 035 $a(CKB)3710000001056075 035 $a(BIP)044425957 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001056075 100 $a20201216c2017uuuu -u- - 101 0 $aeng 200 10$aGeneral History of Religions in China 210 $cPaths International Ltd 215 $a1 online resource (412 p.) 311 $a1-84464-269-0 330 8 $aReligion and belief have played vital roles in the history of Chinese culture. This major two-volume work [Volume I: ISBN 978 1 84464 269 4 / Volume II: ISBN 978 1 84464 270 0] examines China's fascinating history of religion and the winding path that each religion has taken throughout Chinese history. The book chronologically sets out the major events and historical developments of each religion and faith that has played a part in creating modern-day China. These include early primitive religions, patriarchal religions, Chinese folk religions, Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. It offers deep and methodical research with contributions from some of China's most distinguished professors. Both volumes will be essential references for academic institutions involved with Asian studies and religious studies, as well as those who seek to better understand the roots of contemporary Chinese culture. *** Librarians: ebook available (Series: Religions in China) [Subject: Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, Religious Studies, Cultural History] 610 $aChina 610 $aReligion 676 $a200.951 702 $aZongjian$b Mou$4edt 702 $aJian$b Zhang$4edt 702 $aZhen$b Chi$4trl 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910163861803321 996 $aGeneral History of Religions in China$93595103 997 $aUNINA