Chinese Gods: An Introduction to Chinese Folk Religion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789881774217)

Chinese folk religion is the underlying belief system of more than a billion people. Wherever there is a Chinese community there are temples and shrines with altars, statues and paper images. But how do these beliefs connect to Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism? This book explains the building blocks of this religion, touching upon anthropology, history, numerology, feng shui, mythology, nature cults and ancestor worship. Includes colour images of the major gods of the Chinese pantheon.

Author: Jonathan Chamberlain
ISBN-10: 9881774217
ISBN-13: 9789881774217
Publisher: Blacksmith Books
Language: English
Published: 07/16/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d