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The Interweaving of Rituals

- Funerals in the Cultural Exchange between China and Europe

About The Interweaving of Rituals

The death of the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci in China in 1610 was the occasion for demonstrations of European rituals appropriate for a Catholic priest. This book explores the role of ritual - specifically rites related to death and funerals - in cross-cultural exchange.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780295988238
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 336
  • Published:
  • March 24, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 284x188x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 516 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of The Interweaving of Rituals

The death of the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci in China in 1610 was the occasion for demonstrations of European rituals appropriate for a Catholic priest. This book explores the role of ritual - specifically rites related to death and funerals - in cross-cultural exchange.

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