Chinese Religions, part of the Prentice-Hall Series in World Religions, introduces the major religious traditions of China in a distinctive fashion. The book follows the same outline as the others in the series, allowing a high level of consistency in content and approach. The book is oriented toward viewing religious tradition as a 'cultural' system that includes historical, intellectual, ritual, and social forms. To achieve a meaningful level of communication about world religions, considerable space is given to 'cameo' insights into particular personalities, movements, and historical moments. These selected descriptions and analyses foster an understanding of the world view, life-style, and deep dynamics of practicing religious cultures. This book provides essential information about the Chinese religious tradition.
