Sanctity and self-inflicted violence in Chinese religions, 1500-1700

In this study of a vital but long overlooked aspect of Chinese religious life, Jimmy Yu reveals that in the 16th and 17th centuries, self-inflicted violence was an essential and sanctioned part of Chinese culture.

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Yu, Jimmy Yung Fung
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2012.
Zusammenfassung:
In this study of a vital but long overlooked aspect of Chinese religious life, Jimmy Yu reveals that in the 16th and 17th centuries, self-inflicted violence was an essential and sanctioned part of Chinese culture.
Umfang:
1 online resource (xiv, 272 p.) : ill.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780199949564 (ebook) :
Schlagworte:
Self-mutilation > Religious aspects > History > 16th century.
Rites and ceremonies > China > History > 16th century.
Violence > Religious aspects > History > 16th century.
Self-mutilation > Religious aspects > History > 17th century.
Rites and ceremonies > China > History > 17th century.
Violence > Religious aspects > History > 17th century.
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