A God's Own Tale: The Book of Transformations of Wenchang, the Divine Lord of Zitong

by Terry F. Kleeman

Book Overview

This scripture was revealed through spirit writing in 1181. It traces Wenchang's development through his many transformations culminating in his apotheosis as director of the Wenchang Palace and custodian of the Cinnamon Record that determines men's and women's fates. The god has since assumed a high position in the Taoist pantheon, has been introduced into the school system and Confucian temples, and now controls the all-important civil service examinations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791420027
• ISBN13: 9780791420027
• Release Date: August 1994
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 335 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"