For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings /
Scott, Janet Lee, 1945-
For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings / Janet Lee Scott. - 1 online resource (311 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : color illustrations. - Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series . - Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-291) and index.
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.
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.
9789882200524 electronic book 9882200524 electronic book paperback paperback
22573/ctt2bq834 JSTOR
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.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
GT4883.H6 / S36 2007
392.095125
For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings / Janet Lee Scott. - 1 online resource (311 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : color illustrations. - Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series . - Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-291) and index.
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.
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.
9789882200524 electronic book 9882200524 electronic book paperback paperback
22573/ctt2bq834 JSTOR
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.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
GT4883.H6 / S36 2007
392.095125