The transformation of Yiguan Dao in Taiwan : adapting to a changing religious economy
Yunfeng Lu (Creator)
Yunfeng Lu explores the operation of Yiguan Dao under suppression in Taiwan, its transformation from a persecuted sect to a respected religion in the past two decades, and the relationship between Yiguan Dao and its rivals in Taiwan's religious market. He also develops the religious economy model by extending it to Chinese societies.
201 pages
9780739117194, 073911719X
1041358624
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Yiguan Dao in Mainland China: 1930-1953 Chapter 3 Yiguan Dao in Taiwan: 1949-1987 Chapter 4 Helping People to Fulfill Vows: Religious Commitment within Yiguan Dao Chapter 5 Market Forces and Religious Experiences Chapter 6 Deregulation and Organizational Transformation Chapter 7 Doctrinal Transformation within Yiguan Dao Chapter 8 Conclusion