Local religion in North China in the twentieth century [[electronic resource] ] : the structure and organization of community rituals and beliefs / / by Daniel L. Overmyer
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| Autore: |
Overmyer Daniel L. <1935->
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| Titolo: |
Local religion in North China in the twentieth century [[electronic resource] ] : the structure and organization of community rituals and beliefs / / by Daniel L. Overmyer
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| Pubblicazione: | Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (236 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 200.951 |
| Soggetto geografico: | China Religion 20th century |
| Soggetto genere / forma: | Electronic books. |
| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-196) and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | 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. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | 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. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Local religion in North China in the twentieth century |
| ISBN: | 1-282-94965-9 |
| 9786612949654 | |
| 90-474-2936-2 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910458922703321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
| Opac: | Controlla la disponibilità qui |
Serie:
Handbuch der Orientalistik. : Vierte Abteilung, . -China ; ; 22. Bd.