The Hall of Light - A Study of Early Chinese Kingship (Paperback, Revised ed.)

This book is a close examination of Chinese traditions concerning the ancient Chinese institution known as the Ming T'ang, rendered in the title as the "Hall of Light", and the sacrificial rituals connected with it. Soothill does not offer a mere summary of the Chinese accounts of the Ming T'ang but an interpretation of those in the light of comparative anthropology and of the history of ancient astronomy. This is the culmination of the life-long study and research on China of a leading British sinologist, The Hall of Light illuminates traditional Chinese ideas about monarchy, religion, worship, ritual, sacrifices, customs, and all aspects of early Chinese culture, which have influenced the thought and behaviour of the Chinese for well over two millennia. This is a study that will be of value to sinologues, anthropologists, and students of comparative astronomy and religion, as well as anyone with an interest in Chinese tradition and thought.

General

Imprint:	James Clarke & Co
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	William Edward Soothill
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
Edition:	Revised ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-227-17123-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > General
LSN:	0-227-17123-3
Barcode:	9780227171233

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