Formation of Korean Christianity through the Banning of Ancestral Rites

This study explores the ways in which a ban on ancestral rites influenced Korean Christianity. Ancestral rites are religious ceremonies that form the most critical social basis of Joseon, a Confucian society. First, the Korean Catholic Church was the first to oppose ancestral rites. Catholics create...

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Main Author: Shinhyung Seong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/3/280