A Short Course in Comprehensive history of Religion
In this book, the history of religion is viewed in the context of macro social development history. The author explores regularity elements of its development, and shows as much as possible the characteristics of every component essential to religion in different eras. As the first comprehensive history of religion in China, the book expounds histories of all major religions, including pre-history religions, ancient religions, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, ????????Hinduism, ??? and so on. With scientific objectivity as the major compilation principle, the book strives to reflect the true picture of religion history accurately.
This book also analyzes issues regarding adapting Buddhism to a socialist society with Chinese characteristics.