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February 27, 2024Antiquity

Jessica Rawson. 2023. Life and afterlife in Ancient China. London: Allen Lane/Penguin; 978-0-241-47270-5 hardback £40.

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Book explores cultural practices and beliefs surrounding life and afterlife in Ancient China, highlighting their significance.

Key Points

  • The book delves into ancient china's spiritual beliefs and cultural practices regarding the afterlife.
  • Key themes include funerary rituals and the symbolism behind life and death in ancient societies.
  • Analysis of historical texts and archaeological findings supports the exploration of these practices and beliefs in depth.  Lastly, it emphasizes the influence of these traditions on modern perspectives.

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Rowan K. Flad (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e77698b6db6435876ebad1https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2024.19
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