Publisher's Synopsis
The Sacred Books of China V1: The Sacred Books of the East V3 is a book that compiles various sacred texts and teachings from ancient Chinese culture. Compiled and translated by F. Max Muller, a renowned scholar of comparative religion, this book is the first volume in a series of translations of the sacred texts of China. The book consists of a collection of texts from Confucianism, Taoism, and other Chinese religious traditions. These texts include the Analects of Confucius, the Tao Te Ching, and the Book of Changes (I Ching). The Analects of Confucius is a collection of teachings and sayings from the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It covers topics such as morality, ethics, and social order. The Tao Te Ching is a fundamental text of Taoism, a philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the natural world. The Book of Changes (I Ching) is an ancient divination text that is still widely used in Chinese culture today. Overall, The Sacred Books of China V1: The Sacred Books of the East V3 offers readers a comprehensive look into the beliefs and practices of ancient Chinese culture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in comparative religion or Chinese history and culture.1879. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Sacred Books of China; The Texts of Confucianism Part I contains: The Shu King; The Religious Portions of the Shih King; and The Hsiao King. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.