Histories of Spiritual Traditions in China: A Selection of Jao Tsung-I's Essays in Religious Studies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004714304)

Discover China's rich spiritual history through the monumental works of polymath Jao Tsung-i, presented in English for the first time. Throughout his far-reaching discussions of Chinese religious history ranging from prehistoric ancestor worship to Daoist immortality cultism and beyond, Jao's studies draw upon an immense range of sources, including stele inscriptions, excavated manuscripts, and prehistoric artifacts. Engage with the very best of 20th-century Chinese-speaking sinology and gain new insights into China's fascinating history of spiritual traditions. This tour de force in Chinese religious history is a must-read for anyone seeking to unravel the complexities of China's intersecting spiritual traditions.

Author: Frank P. Saunders Jr
ISBN-10: 9004714308
ISBN-13: 9789004714304
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 10/04/2014
Pages: 332
Format: Hardcover