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- For Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors: The Chinese Tradition of Paper Offerings
- Book
- 2007
- Published by: Hong Kong University Press, HKU
- Series: Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Studies
summary
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.
Table of Contents
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- 1. The Practices of Paper Burning
- pp. 19-51
- 4. Remembering the Ancestors
- pp. 103-135
- 5. The World of Shops and Customers
- pp. 137-157
- 6. Learning the Trade, Learning to Craft
- pp. 159-183
- 8. Customers and Customs
- pp. 201-213
- 9. Life in Paper
- pp. 215-235
- References Cited
- pp. 273-291
Additional Information
ISBN
9789882200524
Related ISBN(s)
9789622098275
MARC Record
OCLC
649833547
Pages
352
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
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