History of Chinese Folk Religions (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Ma Xisha et al.
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Publishing Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This is the first comprehensive history of folk religion in China. The materials on folk religion in China are vast and diverse, and due to the self-invented terminology used by many folk sects, the meanings are often obscure, making it traditionally difficult to study. The authors of this book have delved into the depths and meticulously organized the information, creating a monumental work that is systematic, well-structured, and clearly reasoned, filling the gaps in domestic and international research. Since its publication in 1992, experts have called it "unprecedented in its predecessors and successors," and it has garnered significant international acclaim, receiving a series of research achievement awards. This revised and reprinted edition incorporates recent findings and advancements.