Publisher's Synopsis
""The Celestial and His Religions Or The Religious Aspect in China"" is a book written by J. Dyer Ball that explores the religious aspect of China. The book delves into the history and development of Chinese religions, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Christianity. It also discusses the role of religion in Chinese society, including its impact on politics, culture, and daily life. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the beliefs, practices, and rituals of each religion, as well as their influence on Chinese art, literature, and philosophy. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the religious landscape of China and its impact on the country's history and culture. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the religious traditions of China.1906. These lectures were delivered at the Young Men's Christian Association in Hong Kong in the spring of 1906. In short lectures of this kind there must be much condensation on many points and many omissions. The aim has been to try and present a short account of what these different systems in China have been, and are, so as to enable those who have not the time or opportunity to delve deeper to gain some knowledge of these marvelous and wonderful schemes of philosophy, atheism, idolatry and self-righteousness, combined with nicer traits of character and gentler sides of human nature and with occasional lovely touches - all mixed up in China at the present day with the grossest superstitions.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.