Investigates the dynamics of interpretation behind ancestor related practices across cultural boundaries. Focuses on contrasting assessments by of ancestor practices by foreign interpreters. Offers detailed analysis int the discrepancies between indigenous and foreign interpretations.

Autorentext
Paulin Batairwa Kubuya is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Fu Jen Catholic University and Executive Secretary of Taiwan Regional Bishops' Conference-Commissions for Interreligious Dialogue and Ecumenism.

Inhalt

CH 1 Introduction: Are Ancestors a Problem?.- CH 2 The Hermeneutic Problem within Ancestor Related Practices.- CH 3 The Conflict of Interpretation of Chinese Ancestor Rites.- CH 4 Our Perspective: Indigenous Explanation of Ancestor Rites.- CH 5 Existential Practical Hermeneutic of Ancestor Religion.- CH 6 Conclusion. <p