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Language: English
Published by China Books Periodical Inc, 1997
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- Title
- Book of Changes Interpretation for The
- Author
- Ming, Chan Chiu
- Publisher
- China Books Periodical Inc
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9813068299
- ISBN 13
- 9789813068292
Book of Changes - An Interpretation for the Modern Age contains a Translation of the original parts of the I-Ching, an Interpretation of the hexagrams and an Introduction. While the major scholarly translations by Western sinologists have too much an Confucian overtone as a result of the translators' undue reliance on the interpretations of ancient Chinese scholars like Zhu Xi, the "popular" translations ba dilettantes are often wild and speculative renderings. In comparison, this translation is closer to the original in that it has captured the nature of the work as a book of divination and the author Chan Chiu Ming has shown an accurate understanding of the words of ancient and modern Chinese authorities. Specially written for today's readers, the book interprets the significance of the hexagrams in terms that are understandable in our modern time. While the translation retains the cryptic nature of the original, the interpretation gives more concrete guidance. The author's expertise in Chinese culture has enabled him to read the images in line with traditional Chinese thought.The introduction contains a concise discussion in how the I Ching "divines". It also explains the key concepts and structure of the Book of Changes.Beautifully illustrated with the "Ten Wings" classic text penned by calligrapher Xu Qinghua, this edition is a boost to readers who seek to appreciate and apply this ancient art of divination.The author Chan Chiu Ming has shown an accurate understanding of the words, images and styles of the original, having studied the works of ancient and modern Chinese authorities. Beautifully illustrated with inspirational verses in Chinese ink penned by calligrapher Xu Qinghua, this edition is a boost to readers who seek to appreciate and apply this ancient art of divination.
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Synopsis
A translation of the original parts of the I Ching, with an Interpretation of the hexagrams and an Introduction. The book interprets the significance of the hexagrams in terms that are understandable in modern times.
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