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An outstanding historian of Daoism, Franciscus Verellen has given us here the first comprehensive study of China’s high religion during its formative phases. This pioneering achievement brings our in-depth understanding of Daoism on par with that of other world religions and makes it an important resource for comparative research.
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Imperiled Destinies: The Daoist Quest for Deliverance in Medieval China (Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series)
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An outstanding historian of Daoism, Franciscus Verellen has given us here the first comprehensive study of China’s high religion during its formative phases. This pioneering achievement brings our in-depth understanding of Daoism on par with that of other world religions and makes it an important resource for comparative research.
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Daoist Philosophy
Explores the intricacies of Daoist thought, offering profound insights into the spiritual journeys and deliverance quests during medieval China, thereby enriching readers’ understanding of this pivotal philosophical tradition.
Illustrated Content
Includes captivating illustrations that enhance the textual experience, providing visual context to the concepts discussed and making the complex themes more accessible and engaging for readers.
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Published as part of the Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series, ensuring a high level of scholarly credibility and thorough research, appealing to academics and enthusiasts of historical Chinese studies.
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- Examines the evolution of Daoist beliefs about human liability and redemption over eight centuries
- Outlines ritual procedures for rescuing an ill‐starred destiny
- Traces the engagement of Daoism with Buddhism and its transformation of Chinese thinking about suffering, evil, and liberation
- Describes ritual and sacramental instruments offered by Daoism for therapeutic relief and ecstatic release
- Focuses on the Daoist vocabulary of bondage and redemption, changing meanings of sacrifice, and bridging the visible and invisible realms
- Portrays the redemption of an imperiled destiny as debt forgiveness and deliverance as healing, purification, release, or emergence from darkness into light
| Publisher | Harvard University Asia Center |
| Publication date | April 22, 2019 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 388 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0674237242 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0674237247 |
| Item Weight | 1.54 pounds (700 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches (15.2 x 3.3 x 22.9 cm) |
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Scholars of Daoism
Ideal for researchers studying Daoist philosophy and its historical impact in medieval China.
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History Enthusiasts
Provides detailed insights into medieval China's spiritual practices and sociopolitical contexts for history buffs.
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Graduate Students
A valuable resource for graduate students focusing on East Asian studies, religion, or medieval history.
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Casual Readers
May be too dense and academic for those seeking light reading or general understanding.
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Imperiled Destinies: The Daoist Quest for Deliverance in Medieval China (Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series)
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- First comprehensive study of China’s high religion during its formative phases
- In-depth understanding of Daoism
- Important resource for comparative research
- Explores how Daoists dealt with the burden of sin
- Gives a new understanding of developments during the Tang dynasty
- Offers a compelling portrait of the soul of medieval China
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