The Diversity of Xinjiang (Charming Xinjiang Series) (English Edition)
Publisher: China Intercontinental Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Beijing
Language: eng
Number of pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9787508528571
Description: 121. The Diversity of Xinjiang is divided into five parts: the religious beliefs in ancient Xinjiang, the evolution of imported religions, the liberal religious policies of Chinese government, religious sites and religious holidays. This book objectively introduces the primitive worship, shamanistic belief as well as the evolution of religions such as Buddhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, Nestorianism, Islam, Christianity and their influences on Xinjiang in different times.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Titlepage; Contents; Foreword; The Mystical and Ancient Religious Beliefs; The Mystical Primitive Religions in Xinjiang; The Mysterious Shamanism in Xinjiang; The Multi syncretism of Foreign Religions; Zoroastrianism; title: Setting a Precedent of the First Foreign Religion of Xinjiang; Buddhism; title: Buddha's Light Shining on the Oasis Cities and States; Taoism; title: The Only Religion Spread to Xinjiang from the Central Plains; Manichaeism; title: Another Religion Introduced into Xinjiang from Ancient Persia; Nestorianism; title: The Earliest Christian Denomination Introduced into China.; title: Islam; title: The Latest of the World's Three Major Religions Introduced into XinjiangThe Religious Policy of Harmonious Coexistence; The Contemporary Religious Status in Xinjiang; Conscientiously Implement the Policy of Religious Freedom; Strengthen the Management of Religious Affairs According to Law; Adhere to the Principle of Independence and Self-Governance; Actively Guide Religions to Adapt to Socialist Society; The Ancient Religious Places of Interest; The World-Famous Buddha Caves and Temples; The Time-Honored Mosques and Mazars; The Unique Religious Festivals; Eid Al-Fitr; Corban Festival.; title: Nowrūz FestivalWoqibei Festival; Pilike Festival; Christmas Day; Copyright.