TY - BOOK AU - Paper,Jordan D. TI - The spirits are drunk: comparative approaches to Chinese religion T2 - SUNY series in Chinese philosophy and culture SN - 0791423158 (alk. paper) AV - BL1802 .P37 1995 U1 - 299/.51 20 PY - 1995/// CY - Albany, N.Y. PB - State University of New York Press KW - Religion KW - swd KW - China KW - Chine KW - ram N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-308) and index; 1. Introduction: The Study of Chinese Religion -- 2. The Essence of Chinese Religion -- 3. Ecstatic Functionaries in Chinese Religion I: Shamans -- 4. Ecstatic Functionaries in Chinese Religion II: Mediums -- 5. The Mystic Experience in Chinese Religion I: Transformation -- 6. The Mystic Experience in Chinese Religion II: Expression -- 7. The Fundament of Religio-Aesthetic Expression: Stones and Seals -- 8. Female Spirits and Spirituality in Chinese Religion -- 9. Christianity from the Perspective of Chinese Religion -- Appendix: Analysis of Bronze Vessels and Decor Relevant to Chapter 4 ER -