ISBN:
9789047429364
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 219 pages)
Series Statement:
Handbook of Oriental studies volume 22
Series Statement:
Section 4, China
Series Statement:
Brill ebook titles
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Overmyer, Daniel L., 1935 - Handbook of oriental studies ; Sect. 4, Vol. 22: China: Local religion in North China in the twentieth century
DDC:
200.951
Keywords:
China Religion 20th century
;
China Nord
;
Volksreligion
;
Kult
;
Ritus
;
Götter
Abstract:
Preliminary Material /D. Overmyer -- Introduction. Themes And Contexts /D. Overmyer -- I. Rain Rituals /D. Overmyer -- II. History And Government /D. Overmyer -- III. Leadership And Organization /D. Overmyer -- IV. Temple Festivals /D. Overmyer -- V. Gods And Temples /D. Overmyer -- VI. Beliefs And Values /D. Overmyer -- VII. Concluding And Comparative Comments /D. Overmyer -- Bibliography /D. Overmyer -- Glossary Of Chinese Terms And Names /D. Overmyer -- Index /D. Overmyer.
Abstract:
This book is a comprehensive survey of the structure, organization and institutionalization of local community religious traditions in north China villages in the twentieth century. These traditions have their own forms of leaders, deities and beliefs. Despite much local variation one everywhere finds similar temples, images, offerings and temple festivals, all supported by practical concerns for divine aid to deal with the problems of everyday life. These local traditions are a structure in the history of Chinese religions; they have a clear sense of their own integrity and rules, handed down by their ancestors. There are Daoist, Buddhist and government influences on these traditions, but they must be adapted to the needs of local communities. It is the villagers who build temples and organize festivals, in which all members of the community are expected to participate and contribute. With chapters on such topics as historical origins and development, leadership and organization, temple festivals, temples and deities, and beliefs and values
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-196) and index
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