For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings /
Throughout For Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors, paper offerings are presented as a vibrant and living tradition expressing worshippers' respect and gratitude for the gods, as well as love and concern for departed family members.
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| 格式: | Licensed eBooks |
| 語言: | 英语 |
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Hong Kong :
Hong Kong University Press
[2007]
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| 叢編: | Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series.
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| 在線閱讀: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt2jbzfn |
書本目錄:
- Introduction; 1. The Practices of Paper Burning; 2. Individual Workship and Personal Concerns; 3. Gratitude to the Gods, Charity for the Ghosts; 4. Remembering the Ancestors; 5. The World of Shops and Customers; 6. Learning the Trade, Learning to Craft; 7. Colors, Sounds, and Symbols: The Making of an Auspicious Object; 8. Customers and Customs; 9. Life in Paper; Notes ; Glossary; References Cited; Index.