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The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected therewith. Published with a subvention from the Dutch colonial government (1892)

Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden E.J. Brill · leaf 421

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rs are responsibleto the Government for all the concerns of the community andconsequently share in the merits or demerits of their juniors. Theblame for bad actions extends to the elders, who also share inthe rewards for good deeds. Hence it is quite logical that the lauda-tory inscriptions in… … Oj o CD Pio CO CD > HONORARY INSCRIPTIONS OVER VILLAGE GATES. 771 professed object of the Government thus to blazon abroad meritsand virtues, »in order to make it ill for the evil-doers and toendow the good with an influential reputation; and this objectcould be better realized by placing the…

Ancestor worship · Burial · Demonology · Witchcraft

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