Description

Religion in China is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Edkins that provides a brief account of the three major religions of China. The book is divided into three parts, each dedicated to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, respectively. In the first part, the author discusses Confucianism, which is one of the oldest and most influential religions in China. He provides a detailed overview of the life and teachings of Confucius, the founder of the religion, and also discusses the various Confucian texts and their significance.The second part of the book is dedicated to Taoism, which is another important religion in China. The author describes the origins of Taoism, its key beliefs, and practices. He also discusses the various Taoist texts and their importance in Chinese culture.The third and final part of the book focuses on Buddhism, which was introduced to China from India. The author provides a detailed account of the life and teachings of Buddha, the different schools of Buddhism, and the various Buddhist texts and their significance.Overall, Religion in China is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed account of the three major religions of China. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Chinese culture, history, and religion.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.