The Original Religion Of China.
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Passages from Forward of this scarce book: "The purity of the monotheism of the most ancient recorded times of China (when there were altars, but neither image nor temple), and the noble ideals set forth in primitive Chinese ethics, are of so remarkable a character that they demand more thorough and special study than they have received. This book has therefore been written with the design of clearly exhibiting that form of Religion in China which preceded Confucius by as many centuries as Confucius is removed from us. The title 'The Original of China' has been adopted because this is the most ancient form of which we have any trace, and because it should be particularly differentiated from the more mixed forms of Religion which were subsequently developed. In the very brief historical references to that remotest period that exist, details are wanting both as to the material of the sacrifices and of their ritual. These defects can be fairly well supplied from the more recent forms of Religion. Hence the developments of Religion under the dynasty of Chow, three thousand years ago, are drawn upon, and the ritual and sacrifice of two thousand years ago, and even that of the Manchus of the present day. The ethics of ancient China are better known than its Religion, so that they are introduced only incidentally in this book. Believing that the original Religion of China is one of the most valuable contributions from ancient times to the intelligent study of Comparative Religion, it is herewith presented to the student in its present form." The names of prominent rulers are given, with their dates and foreign contemporaries, and the diagrams of the 'Alter of Heaven' in Peking will help to elucidate the text. John Ross (1842-1915), was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary to Northeast China who established Dongguan Church in Shenyang. He is also known for translating the first Korean Bible and establishing indigenous churches along the lines of the three-self principles, among the people of Korean descent. Condition of Book: The hardback cover and spine are clean and strong, some fading, no marks. Scuffed back and front, and softened at corners, edging and spine ends. Small tears at top spine end. Inner pages are clean, no tears or folds, yellowing throughout, some foxed and tanned. Folding Plan of 'Alter to Heaven' complete and clean, no tears but folding and marking along top edge. Mounted and free end pages front and back are tanned, yellowed, and with previous owner pencil markings. Outer page edging marked, softened and yellowed. No dustjacket.
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