This book is a comprehensive survey of the structure, organization and institutionalization of local community religious traditions in north China villages in the twentieth century. These traditions have their own forms of leaders, deities and beliefs. Despite much local variation one everywhere finds similar temples, images, offerings and temple festivals, all supported by practical concerns for divine aid to deal with the problems of everyday life. These local traditions are a structure in the history of Chinese religions; they have a clear sense of their own integrity and rules, handed down by their ancestors. There are Daoist, Buddhist and government influences on these traditions, but they must be adapted to the needs of local communities. It is the villagers who build temples and organize festivals, in which all members of the community are expected to participate and contribute. With chapters on such topics as historical origins and development, leadership and organization, temple festivals, temples and deities, and beliefs and values.
發表於2024-12-23
Local Religion in North China in the Twentieth Century 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載
圖書標籤: 社會學 宗教學 宗教 人類學 英文原版 宗教研究 religion 社會文化史
literature review + scattered ethnography; lack of north/south comparison; useful as an introduction to the field
評分literature review + scattered ethnography; lack of north/south comparison; useful as an introduction to the field
評分華北農村的地方宗教,地方有河北、河南、山西、山東。
評分literature review + scattered ethnography; lack of north/south comparison; useful as an introduction to the field
評分literature review + scattered ethnography; lack of north/south comparison; useful as an introduction to the field
Local Religion in North China in the Twentieth Century 2024 pdf epub mobi 電子書 下載