Celestial Masters History and Ritual in Early Daoist Communities |
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| Author:
| Kleeman, Terry F. |
| Series title: | Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-674-25122-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2021 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University, Asia Center
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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Celestial Masters is the first book in any Western language devoted solely to the founding of Daoism. It traces the movement from the mid-second century CE through the sixth century, and provides a detailed analysis of ritual life within the movement, covering the roles of common believer or Daoist citizen, novice, and priest or libationer.
Celestial Masters is the first book in any Western language devoted solely to the founding of Daoism. It traces the movement from the mid-second century CE through the sixth century, and provides a detailed analysis of ritual life within the movement, covering the roles of common believer or Daoist citizen, novice, and priest or libationer.