The interweaving of rituals : funerals in the cultural exchange between China and Europe / Nicolas Standaert.

Author/creator Standaert, N.
Format Book
Publication InfoSeattle : University of Washington Press, ©2008.
Descriptionviii, 328 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Funeral rites and ceremonies--China.
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Europe.
Death--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
Social exchange--Religious aspects. --Christianity.
China--Social life and customs.
China--Religious life and customs.

Contents Chinese and European funerals -- Missionaries' knowledge of Chinese funerals -- The gradual embedding of Christian funeral rituals in China -- Funerals as public manifestation -- Funerals as community practice -- Christian versus superstitious rituals -- Imperial sponsorship of Jesuit funerals -- Conclusion: The metaphor of textile weaving.
General note"A China program book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 291-314) and index.
LCCN 2007052235
ISBN9780295988108 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN029598810X (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN9780295988238 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0295988231 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks GT3283.A2 S83 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold