Book description
Using a historical, textual and ethnographic approach, this is the most comprehensive presentation of Daoism to date. In addition to revealing the historical contours and primary concerns of Chinese Daoists and Daoist communities, The Daoist Tradition provides an account of key themes and defining characteristics of Daoist religiosity, revealing Daoism…
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Daoism is China’s only indigenous religion and is essential to understanding the soul of China. I devoured this easy-to-read book because it is both comprehensive and deeply authentic. I found the format easy to navigate, with handy overviews of each chapter, subheadings, and highlighted areas of interest.
With so many misunderstandings and common myths about Daoism circulating, it was great to find an accurate accounting of this ancient religion. Komjathy’s credentials are both academic and experiential: He is a professor of Theology and Religious Studies and an ordained Daoist.
The handy, detailed map at the beginning allowed me to pinpoint…
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