A God's Own Tale: The Book of Transformations of Wenchang, the Divine Lord of Zitong
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Kleeman, Terry F. A God’s Own Tale: The Book of Transformations of Wenchang, the Divine Lord of Zitong. SUNY Series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture. Albany, New York: State University of New York Press, 1994.View at:
Abstract
This scripture was revealed through spirit writing in 1181. It traces Wenchang's development through his many transformations culminating in his apotheosis as director of the Wenchang Palace and custodian of the Cinnamon Record that determines men's and women's fates. The god has since assumed a high position in the Taoist pantheon, has been introduced into the school system and Confucian temples, and now controls the all-important civil service examinations in China., The text translated here provides a unique window into the religious world of Traditional China. Numerous anecdotes of good- and evil-doers reveal the ethical dilemmas facing men and women of the time, from social questions like infanticide and discrimination against women to more purely religious issues such as how evil gods are punished and how China's divergent religious traditions can be reconciled.
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Title: A God's Own Tale: The Book of Transformations of Wenchang, the Divine Lord of Zitong
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Language: eng
Place of Publication: Albany, New York
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Date of Publication: 1994
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Title: SUNY series in Chinese philosophy and culture