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.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York Oxford
Oxford University Press
2012
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| In: | Year: 2012 |
| Further subjects: | B
Rites and ceremonies
China
History, 17th century
B Self-mutilation Religious aspects History, 16th century B Violence Religious aspects History, 17th century B Self-mutilation Religious aspects History, 17th century B Violence Religious aspects History, 16th century B Rites and ceremonies China History, 16th century |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | 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. |
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| ISBN: | 0199949565 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199844906.001.0001 |