Sanctuary of Confucianism

This book is a collection of Professor Huang Jinxing's important Confucianism-themed research results and another masterpiece of researching the history of religious culture. Composed of five articles and characterized with concentrated themes, clear layers and logic, the book focuses on the sanctuary of Confucianism--Confucian Temple and then explores the character of Confucianism and excavates its rich political and cultural implications. Through the author's in-depth analysis, the dynamic integration process between the Confucian Temple sidian and imperial courtesy has been outlined and the profound cultural connotation of Confucianism presented. The widely noticed question whether the Confucian school or Confucianism is a religion since the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China also has been clearly answered by the author. In addition to the research on specific problems, the book also involves the author's reflection on the research idea, not least the self-criticism on the ideas and approaches of Confucian Temple culture research in recent years. It is really thought-provoking. Navigating the Confucian Temple with a sympathized understanding of the traditional culture is undoubtedly a key to the sanctuary of Confucianism. Reading this book is to take the key from the author and unravel the religious riddle of Confucianism in the wake.