Religions of China in Practice (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781639874880)

Many Chinese citizens practice some kind of Chinese folk religion, even though the country officially espouses state atheism. The Chinese civilization has hosted a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. Confucianism, Taosim and Buddhism have played a huge role in shaping Chinese culture. There are no clear boundaries between these intertwined religious systems. Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam are the religions formally recognized by the Chinese government. There has been increasing official recognition of Confucianism and Chinese folk religion as part of China's cultural inheritance. Folk or popular religion is the most widespread system of beliefs and practices. This book provides comprehensive insights into the different aspects of religions in China. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theories and practices of Chinese religions. Those with an interest in this field would find this book helpful.

Author: Seth Xavier
ISBN-10: 1639874887
ISBN-13: 9781639874880
Publisher: Murphy & Moore Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2022
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d