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  Temples of the Empress of Heaven (Images of Asia) (Hardback) By (author) Joseph Bosco, By (author) Puay-Peng Ho

  

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  Short Description for Temples of the Empress of Heaven The Empress of Heaven is one of the most important deities of South-east China, renowned for her control of water and her willingness to help those in distress. This book explores contemporary Chinese religious life by looking at many aspects of the cult of the Empress. It examines the decoration of her temples, common practices of everyday devotion, and the special traditions seen at her festival...
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  • Publisher: Oxford University Press,China Ltd
  • Published: 30 June 1999
  • Format: Hardback 96 pages
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  • Categories: Botany & Plant Sciences | Mind, Body & Spirit | Guidebooks | History Of Religion | Other Non-Christian Religions
  • ISBN 13: 9780195903553 ISBN 10: 0195903552

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Full description for Temples of the Empress of Heaven

• The Empress of Heaven is one of the most important deities of South-east China, renowned for her control of water and her willingness to help those in distress. This book explores contemporary Chinese religious life by looking at many aspects of the cult of the Empress. It examines the decoration of her temples, common practices of everyday devotion, and the special traditions seen at her festivals.