Religious System of China V6 Hardback - 2010

The Religious System of China V6 is a comprehensive book written by J. J. M. DeGroot that explores the religious beliefs and practices of China. This volume focuses on the Taoist religion and its various sects, including the Complete Perfection School and the Orthodox Unity School. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Taoist pantheon, including the various gods and goddesses, as well as the rituals and practices associated with the religion. The author also examines the role of Taoism in Chinese society and its influence on other religions in the country, such as Buddhism and Confucianism. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese religion and culture.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766133524, 0766133540. The ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected with the religious system of China. This volume contains Parts IV and V (War against specters and Priesthood of animism) of Book II (On the soul and ancestral worship). Contents: Place of demonocracy and exorcism in the Taoist system; Antiquity of exorcism; Light and fire, fireworks, and noise; Shen-tu and Yuh-lei, peaches, tigers, ropes; Cock; Twigs and brooms; Exorcising processions; Weapons; Mirrors; Dogs and blood; Classical and other writings; Spells and charms; War against animal-demons; Exorcising therapeutics and medical charms; Sepulchral medicines and amulets; Evil averted or exorcised by means of substitutes or surrogates; Domonolatry; Miscellaneous practices against spectral evil; Use and disuse of names; Man an exorcist by nature, and on account of his learning, position, and virtue; Specter-seers; Historical and mythical specialists in exorcism; Wu-ism before and during the Han Period; Wu-ism after the Han Period; Sacrificing and exorcising Wu of the present time; Possessed mediums, exorcists and seers; Spirit-writing and other oracular work; Female Wu-ism of the present.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.