Understanding Taoism : origins, beliefs, practices, holy texts, sacred places
Oldstone-Moore, Jennifer2011
Book
Provides a concise and practical look at one of the great religions of the world. Discover the nine key themes of Taoism. Subjects covered are: Origins and Historical Development, Aspects of the Divine, Sacred Texts, Sacred Persons, Ethical Principles, Sacred Spaces, Sacred Time, Death and the Afterlife, and Society and Religion. Each theme is accompanied by relevant extracts or summaries of historical texts, with an author commentary that explains each piece and places it in context.
Main title:
Understanding Taoism : origins, beliefs, practices, holy texts, sacred places / Jennifer Oldstone-Moore.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Watkins, 2011.
Collation:
112 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
"Previously pub.: Taoism. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2003."--T.p. verso.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781907486722
Dewey class:
299.514
Language:
English
BRN:
92308
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Society | SOCIETY 299.514 OLDS | Available |