Popular Religious Movements and Heterodox Sects in Chinese History (China Studies): 3 - Hardcover

Seiwert, Hubert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9004131469 ISBN 13: 9789004131460

Publisher: Brill, 2003

Synopsis

This groundbreaking book surveys the entire history of popular religious sects in Chinese history. "Publish this Book!" is the unequivocal recommendation taken from the peer reviews.
In part one the reader will find a thorough treatment of the formation of the notions of orthodoxy and heterodoxy in the contexts of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
Chronologically organized, the work continues to deal with each new religious movement; its teachings, scriptures, social organisation, and political significance.
The discussions on the patterns laid bare and on the dynamics of popular religious movements in Chinese society, make this book indispensable for all those who wish to gain a true understanding of the mechanics of Popular religious movements in historical and contemporary China.

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About the Author

Hubert Seiwert, Dr.phil. (1978), Bonn University, is Professor of Comparative Religion at Leipzig University. He has published widely on theoretical issues, new religious movements, and Chinese religions including Volksreligion und nationale Tradition in Taiwan (Stuttgart, 1985).

Edition details

• Publisher: Brill
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9004131469
• ISBN 13: 9789004131460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 568