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Taoist ritual in Chinese society and history

Lagerwey, John, author.
New York : Macmillan ; [1987].

"This is the first comprehensive English-language introduction to Taoist ritual both for the scholar and the general reader. In this splendid account, Taoism is presented as a system of religious symbol and action deeply rooted in centuries of Chinese social life. In vivid detail, Lagerwey describes the intricacies of Taoist rituals as performed by a single Taoist priest in present-day Taiwan. With the methodology of a literary critic, he explains what the Taoist priests have done, and continue to do, as intercessors acting to protect their communities, and what these beliefs and practices mean to the followers." --

Bibliographic Information


Format: Book
Author: Lagerwey, John,
Subject: Taoism
Publication Year:1987
Language:English
Published:New York : Macmillan ; [1987].
ISBN:9780028964805
0028964802
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-351) and index.
Course: HIST420

Availability at HKSYU Library


Location Call number Status
English Book (4/F) 299.51438 LAG 1987 Available