Contemporary religions in China / Shawn Arthur.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Arthur, Shawn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion.

China--Religion--21st century.

China--Religious life and customs.

China.

Physical Description:

vii, 300 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019.

Summary:

"Folk and popular religion is a very significant part of Chinese religious life, especially in rural areas. Contemporary Religions in China focuses on the religious activities of the laypeople of contemporary China and their ideas of what it means to be 'religious' and to practice 'religion.' Throughout, the discussion is illustrated with case studies, textboxes, images, thought questions, and further reading, which help to capture what religion is like, how and why it is practiced, and what 'religion' means for regular, everyday people across China in the twenty-first century. Contemporary Religions in China is an ideal introduction to religion in China for undergraduate students of religion, Chinese studies and anthropology" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Setting the stage & defining terms

Entering temples

Interacting with the divine

Interacting with auspiciousness

Interacting with fate, fortune, and chance

Lay goals and major issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138601970

1138601977

9781138601987

1138601985

OCLC:

1042076570