For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings /

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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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Scott, Janet Lee, 1945- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, [2007]
Colección:Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series.
Temas:
Rites and ceremonies > China > Hong Kong.
Funeral rites and ceremonies > China > Hong Kong.
Ancestor worship > China > Hong Kong.
Paper work > China > Hong Kong.
Rites et cérémonies > Chine > Hongkong.
Funérailles > Rites et cérémonies > Chine > Hongkong.
Morts > Culte > Chine > Hongkong.
Travail du papier > Chine > Hongkong.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Customs & Traditions.
RELIGION > General.
Ancestor worship.
Funeral rites and ceremonies.
Paper work.
Rites and ceremonies.
China > Hong Kong.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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