Comprising the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary research on the study
of Chinese religious beliefs and cultural practices, this volume
explores the rich and complex religious and philosophical traditions
that have developed and flourished in one of the world's oldest
civilizations.
- Covers the main Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Taoism, and
Buddhism as well as Christianity and Islam
- Features a unique organizational structure, with groups of readings
focused on historical, traditions-based, and topical elements of
Chinese religion
- Explores a number of contemporary religious topics, including gender,
nature, asceticism, material culture, and gods and spirits
- Brings together a team of authors who are experts in their sub-fields,
providing readers with the latest research in a rapidly growing
discipline