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This is a reprint edition of the original book, first published in 1910. The entire book is printed in black and white. About The Book: "The Religion of the Chinese" by J. J. M. De Groot offers a comprehensive exploration of traditional Chinese religious beliefs, rituals, and institutions. Drawing from his deep knowledge of Chinese culture, De Groot examines practices such as ancestor worship, animism, the role of spirits, and temple . The book delves into the philosophical and popular dimensions of Chinese religion, revealing its integration into daily life and social order. It remains a key resource for understanding China’s spiritual heritage from a Western scholarly perspective. About The Author: Jan Jakob Maria de Groot (1854–1921) was a Dutch sinologist and historian of religion, renowned for his monumental six-volume work The Religious System of China (1892–1910), which explored Chinese funeral rites, soul beliefs, demonology, sorcery, and ancestral worship. A professor at Leiden and later Berlin, he significantly advanced Western understanding of Chinese religion and culture. De Groot was a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and also authored Universismus, examining Chinese religious and ethical foundations. The Title 'The Religion Of The Chinese written/authored/edited by J. J. M. De Groot', published in the year 1910. The ISBN 9789372256697 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 248 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.