Essentials of the Scriptures

Author: Chen Keming
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The "Thirteen Classics" refer to thirteen ancient classics revered by Confucianism, namely the Book of Changes, the Book of Documents, the Poetry of Mao, the Rites of Zhou, the Rites of Zhou, the Book of Rites, the Zuo Zhuan Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Gongyang Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Guliang Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Analects, the Mencius, the Classic of Filial Piety, and the Erya. As the classics of Confucian culture, the "Thirteen Classics" hold an unparalleled status in their reverence and profound influence. The "Thirteen Classics" can be said to constitute the core of traditional Chinese culture, profoundly shaping the cultural identity and national character of the Chinese people over thousands of years. Professor Chen Keming is a rigorous scholar with a down-to-earth academic style, one of the few contemporary scholars capable of comprehensively understanding the various classics. With a lifetime of dedication, he has written Essentials of the Thirteen Classics, which is meticulously organized, clearly argued, well-documented, and fair-minded in its conclusions. It provides a comprehensive analysis and summary of the formation and evolution of the "Thirteen Classics," their content, and the research achievements of later generations. It captures the essence of Confucian studies, marking an important contribution to contemporary research on classics and serving as an excellent read for those seeking to cultivate traditional culture.