Manufacturing Confucianism: Chinese Traditions and Universal Civilization

Manufacturing Confucianism: Chinese Traditions and Universal Civilization

by LionelM.Jensen (Author)

Synopsis

Traces the history of the Jesuits' invention of Confucius and of themselves as native defenders of Confucius' teaching. This book demonstrates how sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Western missionaries used translations of the ancient ru tradition to invent the historical figure who has since been globally celebrated as philosopher, and prophet.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 447
Publisher: Duke University Press
Published: 01 Dec 1997

ISBN 10: 0822320479
ISBN 13: 9780822320470