Publisher's Synopsis
Religious System of China V6 is a comprehensive book written by J.J.M. DeGroot that explores the religious beliefs and practices of China. The book is part of a six-volume series that delves into the various aspects of Chinese religion, including Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. In this volume, DeGroot provides a detailed analysis of the religious system of China, examining the history, rituals, and beliefs of the various religious traditions. The book covers topics such as ancestor worship, divination, and the role of the emperor in religious affairs. DeGroot draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts and contemporary accounts, to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the religious practices of China. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it an excellent resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the religious traditions of China.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766133524, 0766133540. The ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected with the religious system of China. This volume contains Parts IV and V (War against specters and Priesthood of animism) of Book II (On the soul and ancestral worship). Contents: Place of demonocracy and exorcism in the Taoist system; Antiquity of exorcism; Light and fire, fireworks, and noise; Shen-tu and Yuh-lei, peaches, tigers, ropes; Cock; Twigs and brooms; Exorcising processions; Weapons; Mirrors; Dogs and blood; Classical and other writings; Spells and charms; War against animal-demons; Exorcising therapeutics and medical charms; Sepulchral medicines and amulets; Evil averted or exorcised by means of substitutes or surrogates; Domonolatry; Miscellaneous practices against spectral evil; Use and disuse of names; Man an exorcist by nature, and on account of his learning, position, and virtue; Specter-seers; Historical and mythical specialists in exorcism; Wu-ism before and during the Han Period; Wu-ism after the Han Period; Sacrificing and exorcising Wu of the present time; Possessed mediums, exorcists and seers; Spirit-writing and other oracular work; Female Wu-ism of the present.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.