{"product_id":"original-i-ching-an-authentic-translation-of-the-book-of-changes-hardcover","title":"Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret J. Pearson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst among the ancient classics, the \u003ci\u003eI Ching\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eBook of Changes\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and eras. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis groundbreaking new translation by Dr. Margaret Pearson is based on the text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynasty, study of documents showing how it was used in the dynasty, and on current archaeological research findings. Her translation removes centuries of encrusted inaccuracies to better reveal the \u003ci\u003eI Ching\u003c\/i\u003e's core truths for today's readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are interested in trying this millennia-tested method of making wise choices or in understanding the worldview of the early Chinese, this edition is essential reading.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"I Ching\" or \"Book of Changes\" is one of the World's most influential books-comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads. Since its origin 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and eras, analyzed by scholars and seekers alike.\u003cbr\u003e This groundbreaking new translation is based on core text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynasty (1045?-256BCE). Freed from the distorting effects of commentaries written a thousand years later and after, the essential meaning of the original text comes through here with unusual directness.\u003cbr\u003e For those wishing to use the text to clarify their thinking about decisions, Pearson also provides a step-by-step guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret J. Pearson, \u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D., studied Chinese literature with Hellmut Wilhelm, and history with Jack Dull and Chan Hok-la. She has taught Chinese history and thought, for over thirty years, at Skidmore College, the New School for Social Research, Pace University, State University of New York (Albany) and Marymount Manhattan College. She has been elected to life membership at Clare Hall, Cambridge University and to membership in the Early China Seminar at Columbia University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757630882080,"sku":"9780804841818","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ba0dd222bb1d1713e9410b343e2c085b.webp?v=1780107307","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/original-i-ching-an-authentic-translation-of-the-book-of-changes-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}