Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval China (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162568614)

Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval China is a comprehensive book by Charles F. Horne that explores the rich literary history of China during the medieval period. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the sacred texts and early literature of China, including the Confucian classics, Taoist texts, and Buddhist scriptures. It covers a wide range of topics, including philosophy, religion, history, and literature, and provides a detailed overview of the cultural, social, and political context in which these texts were written. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of China, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the world's most influential civilizations.Taoism, the Most Popular among a Thousand Religions; Tao-Teh King, or Book of the Virtues of the Tao; The �������Divine Classic������� of Chuang-Tze, the popularizer of Taoism; Later Taoist Texts; Yin Pu King; The Imperial Mandate Raising Lao-Tze to Godhood; Thai-Shang, the most popular Taoist Book; The Works of Mencius the Founder of Confucianism as the State Religion, plus more!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles F. Horne
ISBN-10: 1162568615
ISBN-13: 9781162568614
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.89d