A historical overview of ancestor worship in Taiwan and its implications for missions today /by Stewart A. Young.
Young, Stewart A,
A historical overview of ancestor worship in Taiwan and its implications for missions today /by Stewart A. Young. - 1987. - ix, 163 leaves, bound : illustrations (one color), maps ; 29 cm.
Abstract. Typescript. I. The Background to Taiwanese/Minnan Chinese Ancestor Worship II. The History of Taiwanese Ancestor Worship III. The Practice of Ancestor Worship in Taiwan Today IV. The Function and Meaning of Ancestor Worship V. The Problems Between Christianity and Ancestral Practices Virgin Islands Past Alternatives to Ancestral Practices Virgin IslandsI. The Third Alternative: Toward A Balanced Approach Virgin IslandsII. Conclusions
Toward a Proper Understanding -- A Brief Description of the Land -- A Brief History of Taiwan -- The People -- A Brief Description of Taiwanese Religion -- Shan Chao of China -- Taiwanese Folk Religion -- The Taiwanese World View: the Family -- Summary of Chinese Influences on Taiwan. Toward a Definition -- The Early History: Pre Confucian Era -- The Middle History: The Confucian Era and Its Inflence -- Later Developments: The Buddhist and Taoist Influence -- The Development of Ancestor Worship in Taiwan. The Form of Ancestor Worship -- Objects of Worship -- Candles -- Incense -- Paper Money -- Food Sacrifices -- The Ancestral Tablets -- The Places of Worship -- The Home -- The Ancestral Hall or Temple -- Divination -- The Grave Site -- The Funeral -- Geomancy -- Ching Ming -- The Times of Worship -- Daily Worship -- Special Worship. The Functions of Ancestor Worship -- Religious Significance (Fear) -- Desire ot Gain -- Fear of the Spirits -- Social Significance: Family -- Traditional Significance: Heritage -- The Meaning of Ancestor Worship -- Success in Life -- Peace with the Spirit World -- Unity in the Family -- Sense of Being. Some Problems Between Ancestor Worship and Christianity -- The Religious/Theological Question -- The Social/Family Question -- The Traditional/Cultural Question -- Cultural Pride -- Practical Mind -- Face and Shame. Total Acceptance/Toleration Approach -- The Catholics-Jesuits -- The Protestants -- Evaluation of the Total Acceptance Alternative -- The Positive Aspects -- The Negative Aspects -- Total Abstinence/Prohibition Approach -- The Catholics (Dominicans and Franciscans) -- The Protestants -- Evaluation of the Total -- Abstinence Alternative -- Positive Aspects -- Negative Aspects -- Conclusion. Functional Substitutes -- A Brief History of Functional Substitutes -- The Principles of Functional Substitutes -- The Nature of Culture -- The Practice of Functional Substitutes in Taiwan -- Education of New Converts in the Truth -- God's Word (Scriptures) -- The Work of the Holy Spirit -- Time -- Power Encoutner -- Conclusions. Suggestions for Missionaries in Dealing with the Ancestors -- Know the Scriptures -- Know the Culture.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions--Dissertations.
Ancestor worship--Taiwan.
Missions--China.
BV4070 / .H578 1987 BV4070
A historical overview of ancestor worship in Taiwan and its implications for missions today /by Stewart A. Young. - 1987. - ix, 163 leaves, bound : illustrations (one color), maps ; 29 cm.
Abstract. Typescript. I. The Background to Taiwanese/Minnan Chinese Ancestor Worship II. The History of Taiwanese Ancestor Worship III. The Practice of Ancestor Worship in Taiwan Today IV. The Function and Meaning of Ancestor Worship V. The Problems Between Christianity and Ancestral Practices Virgin Islands Past Alternatives to Ancestral Practices Virgin IslandsI. The Third Alternative: Toward A Balanced Approach Virgin IslandsII. Conclusions
Toward a Proper Understanding -- A Brief Description of the Land -- A Brief History of Taiwan -- The People -- A Brief Description of Taiwanese Religion -- Shan Chao of China -- Taiwanese Folk Religion -- The Taiwanese World View: the Family -- Summary of Chinese Influences on Taiwan. Toward a Definition -- The Early History: Pre Confucian Era -- The Middle History: The Confucian Era and Its Inflence -- Later Developments: The Buddhist and Taoist Influence -- The Development of Ancestor Worship in Taiwan. The Form of Ancestor Worship -- Objects of Worship -- Candles -- Incense -- Paper Money -- Food Sacrifices -- The Ancestral Tablets -- The Places of Worship -- The Home -- The Ancestral Hall or Temple -- Divination -- The Grave Site -- The Funeral -- Geomancy -- Ching Ming -- The Times of Worship -- Daily Worship -- Special Worship. The Functions of Ancestor Worship -- Religious Significance (Fear) -- Desire ot Gain -- Fear of the Spirits -- Social Significance: Family -- Traditional Significance: Heritage -- The Meaning of Ancestor Worship -- Success in Life -- Peace with the Spirit World -- Unity in the Family -- Sense of Being. Some Problems Between Ancestor Worship and Christianity -- The Religious/Theological Question -- The Social/Family Question -- The Traditional/Cultural Question -- Cultural Pride -- Practical Mind -- Face and Shame. Total Acceptance/Toleration Approach -- The Catholics-Jesuits -- The Protestants -- Evaluation of the Total Acceptance Alternative -- The Positive Aspects -- The Negative Aspects -- Total Abstinence/Prohibition Approach -- The Catholics (Dominicans and Franciscans) -- The Protestants -- Evaluation of the Total -- Abstinence Alternative -- Positive Aspects -- Negative Aspects -- Conclusion. Functional Substitutes -- A Brief History of Functional Substitutes -- The Principles of Functional Substitutes -- The Nature of Culture -- The Practice of Functional Substitutes in Taiwan -- Education of New Converts in the Truth -- God's Word (Scriptures) -- The Work of the Holy Spirit -- Time -- Power Encoutner -- Conclusions. Suggestions for Missionaries in Dealing with the Ancestors -- Know the Scriptures -- Know the Culture.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions--Dissertations.
Ancestor worship--Taiwan.
Missions--China.
BV4070 / .H578 1987 BV4070