The Modern Chinese Cult of Ancestors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4506858 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James Thayer Addison (Episcopal Divinity School, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1924 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 492-503 |
| Publication date | 1924-09-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Religion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4189 • E-ISSN: 1549-6538 |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1086/480458 |
| OpenAlex | W1964561391 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
This article describes the various phases of the cult of ancestors in popular Chinese religion, including the ceremonies for the uncared-for "beggar spirits." The materials are presented as a basis for an estimate of its significance as an element of religion. Is it a continuation of an ancient custom of tendance of the dead? Is it the result in Chinese life of the special stress on filial piety and the family system? Or is it worship
Ancient history · Art · Continuation · Cult · Element (criminal law) · Filial piety · Genealogy · Literature · Piety · Political science · Sociology · Theology · Worship · Chinese history and philosophy · Computer Science · Gender Studies · History · Law · Philosophy · Religious studies
| Citations per year | 0.1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2016 - 2016 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |