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9780195903553

Temples of the Empress of Heaven

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  • ISBN13:

    9780195903553

  • ISBN10:

    0195903552

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1999-07-29
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary

The Empress of Heaven is one of the most important deities of South-east China, renowned for her control of water and her willingness to help those in distress. This book explores contemporary Chinese religious life by looking at many aspects of the cult of the Empress. It examines the decoration of her temples, common practices of everyday devotion, and the special traditions seen at her festivals.

Table of Contents

Introduction vi
The History of the Cult
1(14)
Temple Construction and Form
15(26)
Temple Management and Use
41(10)
Festivals
51(23)
Selected Bibliography 74(2)
Index 76

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