1 comments about Zhu Xi's Reading of the Analects: Canon, Commentary and the Classical Tradition (Asian Studies).

1. -- just not what I was looking for. I have an amateur interest in Asian classics, and commentaries like Zhu's form an important part of that canon. Straight-laced Confucian culture respected tradition profoundly, to the point that any new thought would be seen as disrespect, at best. As a result, detailed commentaries on traditional texts emerged as a way of stating new thought, under the guise of 'interpretation.' Gardner calls this an interlinear commentary, where the annotations alternate, passage by passage with the original text. This book had special promise, not just because of the importance of Confucius' Analects, or because of Zhu's commentary, but because it includes Hey Yan's commentary from a millenium earlier, as well. Despite the potential for confusion in reading Confucius' original, the two traditional commentaries, and Gardner's modern notes, clear typographic annotation keeps them distinct (if repetitive).
   
   My problem is that Gardner's commentary predominates. I have no qualms about his scholarship or analysis. I was really looking for a clear English translation of the original text, though. What's present reads well, and Gardner's notes add insight. I really wanted more of the classic text, though, and less of the modern. I'm sure Gardner succeeds in his intended goal, but not in mine.
   
   //wiredweird

No comments about Zen Buddhist Landscape Arts of Early Muromachi Japan (1336-1573) (S U N Y Series in Buddhist Studies).

No comments about Mencius and Masculinities: Dynamics of Power, Morality, and Maternal Thinking (S U N Y Series in Ancient Greek Philosophy).

No comments about The Message in the Mind in Neo-Confucianism.

1 comments about I-Ching and Transpersonal Psychology.

1. This book offers a different perspective of the I Ching, the most expressive perspective I have read yet. Since the Chinese language is difficult to translate, this book is very well explained on a broad subject. There are many books on diffrent aspects about the I Ching, this is one I have enjoyed the most. I congratulate the author on a job well done.

No comments about Teaching Confucianism (Aar Teaching Religious Studies Series).

No comments about The Essentials of Yi Jing: Translated, Annotated, and With an Introduction and Notes.

2 comments about Though I Walk Through the Valley.

1. IN "THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY" HAVNER GIVES SPIRITUAL AND INSPIRATIONAL HELP FOR A TROUBLED HEART. THIS BOOK IS FROM SOMEONE NOT JUST LOOKING AT TROUBLE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER BUT ONE WHO HAS BEEN THERE AND CAN SPEAK FROM EXPERIENCE THAT GOD'S SUFFICIENT GRACE IS ALL WE NEED WHEN WE FACE THE TOUGH TIMES OF OUR LIFE. IT WOULD DO GOOD FOR EVERY PERSON TO READ THIS BOOK BUT ESPECIALLY PREACHERS.



2. This book was, without a doubt, one of the most comforting and encouraging books I've ever read. My husband gave this to me when my mom was dying of cancer in September 2000 and I literally soaked up every word. I've shared it with others, many times, who were going through difficult times.

No comments about The Five "Confucian" Classics.

2 comments about What God Starts, God Completes: Gospel Hope for Hurting People The Life Lessons of Mike Milton.

1. In his book, What God Starts, God Completes, Dr. Mike Milton opens his life and his heart to the reader. Through this candid account of his life, Dr. Milton demonstrates that that he is living proof of God's grace. I read this book in 2 evenings. I could not put it down the second night. I am so grateful that this wonderful man of God shared his story with me so that I could so clearly see God's love for me and His mercy and grace. As Dr. Milton's story unfolded, I could see the Lord standing right there in the midst of it. I highly recommend this book to everyone!



2. Dr. Milton's book was given to my husband and I as a gift. Last night I thought I'd read a few pages before I went to sleep, instead, I read it from cover to cover! How could I put down: "I was supposed to have been aborted. But that is not my identity. I was abandoned, abused and kidnapped - all before I was five years old. But that is not my identity."? Michael Milton has something to say, and those who read and understand, will never walk the same way again. I am going to give this book to my grown sons as a valentine's gift, to my friend's for their birthdays, family member's for their Chritmas gifts, and I'll probably keep a few in my car to give to someone, just because I want to. Now I've got to go write another thank you note to our thoughtful friends who gave us ours for Christmas.