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""Chinese Ancestor Worship: A Study of Its Meaning and Its Relations With Christianity"" provides a comprehensive exploration of the spiritual and social foundations of ancestral veneration in China. James Thayer Addison examines the profound role that honoring deceased relatives plays in Chinese society, framing it not merely as a ritual practice but as a cornerstone of ethical and family life. By analyzing the concept of filial piety and its extension beyond the grave, the work sheds light on the traditional worldview that has shaped Chinese civilization for millennia. Central to the book is an investigation into the interactions between these indigenous practices and Christian theology. Addison addresses the historical debates surrounding the compatibility of ancestor worship with Christian faith, offering a thoughtful analysis of how these two distinct systems of belief confront and influence one another. The text evaluates the challenges faced by missions and the potential for syncretism or conflict in a cross-cultural religious context. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of East Asian religions, missiology, and the evolution of interfaith dialogue. ""Chinese Ancestor Worship"" remains a significant scholarly contribution to the understanding of how traditional cultural values and global religious movements intersect. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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