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Religious System of China Part 2: v. II - Softcover

DeGroot, J.J.M.

 
9780766133525: Religious System of China Part 2: v. II
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0766133524 ISBN 13: 9780766133525
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Co, 2003

Synopsis

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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Synopsis

The ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected with the religious system of China. This volume contains Part III (The Grave, first half) of Book I (Disposal of the Dead). Contents: Genesis of the grave; Grave as the dwelling of the soul; Placing food and drink in the grave - sacrificing on the tombs - grave altars and grave temples; Placing valuables, requisites of life, animals etc. in the grave; Concerning large tombs, big Tumuli, and grave trees; On mourning customs; Fasting for the dead; Reaction against the waste of wealth in burying the dead; Concerning the sacrifice of human beings at burials, and usages connected therewith.

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Publisher
Kessinger Publishing Co
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0766133524
ISBN 13 
9780766133525
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
492