The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden, E. J. Brill · leaf 50
r their doors . That even an honorary gate can begranted if the sum laid out has amounted to a thousand taels ormore, has been stated already on page 791. 2. The Proper Interment of the Dead is the Business of the Government. Official Rescripts relating to the Disposal of the Dead. Laws forthe… … OFFICIAL RESCRIPTS FOR FUNERALS AND BURIALS. 867 upon their own deceased relations and the neglected dead of others,almost necessarily pre-supposes that the Government of the Empirecan never have been behind hand in its concern for the properburial of its subjects. Government could not, indeed,…
Ancestor worship · Burial · Demonology · Witchcraft -- China · China -- Religion
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