Isbn: 9780791404607 - the Shape of the Turtle: Myth, Art, and Cosmos in Early China (chinese Philosophy and Culture Series) (20 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Many Chinese philosophic concepts derive from an ancient cosmology. This work is the first reconstructions of the mythic thought of the Shang Dynasty (ca. 1700- 1100 B.C.) which laid the foundation for later Chinese patterns of thought. Allan regards the myth, cosmology, divination, sacrificial ritual, and art of the Shang as different manifestations of a common religious system and each is examined in turn, building up a coherent and consistent picture. Although primarily concerned with the Shang, this work also describes the manner in which Shang thought was transformed in the later textual tradition. …

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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. &Uumlber den AutorSarah Allan is Lecturer in Chinese at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University. Her previous books include The Heir and the Sage: Dynastic Legend in Early China Legend, Lore and Religion.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Shape of the Turtle | Myth, Art, and Cosmos in Early China | Sarah Allan | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 1991 | SUNY Press | EAN 9780791404607 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …