essay

Orthodoxy and heterodoxy in Taoist ritual

religion and ritual in chinese society • Stanford, Calif. • Published In 1974 • Pages: 325-336

By: Saso, Michael R..

Abstract
This is a short essay that describes certain general aspects of the training, activities, and hierarchical organization of the Taoist priesthood in Taiwan, and contrasts the methods and ritual of two orders of Taoist priests, the Lu Shan and Mao Shan, in curing of illness.
Subjects
Magical and mental therapy
Shamans and psychotherapists
Medical therapy
Theological systems
Priesthood
Religious denominations
culture
Taiwan Hokkien
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
David Sherwood
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
northern Taiwan (p.327)
Notes
Michael Saso
Includes bibliography
LCSH
Taiwanese