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Chinese Spirit-Medium Cults in Singapore (London School of Economics Monographs on Social Anthropology)

by Alan J. A. Elliott

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Spirit mediumship is the most typical aspect of the major religious orientation of the Chinese in Singapore, with their immense range of religious beliefs and practices. Although the focus of this study is on the spirit-medium cults, the author also provides a valuable account of Chinese religious life in Singapore and its social and cultural setting.… (more)
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Spirit mediumship is the most typical aspect of the major religious orientation of the Chinese in Singapore, with their immense range of religious beliefs and practices. Although the focus of this study is on the spirit-medium cults, the author also provides a valuable account of Chinese religious life in Singapore and its social and cultural setting.
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299.51095957Religions › Other Religions › By Region/Civilization › Of Asian Origin › Religions of Chinese Origin

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BL1950.S5Philosophy, Psychology and Religion › Religions. Mythology. Rationalism › Religions. Mythology. Rationalism › History and principles of religions › Asian. Oriental › By region or country › China

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