{"title":"Thomas Jülch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Jülch\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in scholarly works that explore classical texts with a precise and insightful approach. His writings often engage with historical and philosophical subjects, offering readers a deeper understanding of traditional discourses such as the \u003cem\u003eZhenzheng lun\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in education and reference, Jülch's publications provide a considered analysis suited for students, academics, and readers passionate about critical studies in cultural and intellectual history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-zhenzheng-lun-by-xuanyi-by-thomas-julch-9780367182854","title":"The \"Zhenzheng lun\" by Xuanyi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Zhenzheng lun\u003c\/i\u003e 甄正論 (\u003ci\u003eT\u003c\/i\u003e 2112, Treatise of Revealing the Correct) is a Chinese Buddhist apologetic treatise with a distinct anti-Daoist stance in three \u003ci\u003ejuan\u003c\/i\u003e. It is organised as a dialogue between a Daoist, the \"Venerable Obstructed by Customs\" (\u003ci\u003ezhisu gongzi\u003c\/i\u003e 滯俗公子), and the Buddhist \"Master Revealing the Correct\" (\u003ci\u003ezhenzheng xiansheng\u003c\/i\u003e 甄正先生), in which the former is gradually led towards an orthodox Buddhist understanding by the latter through the refutation of his various arguments against Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComposed in the late 7th century, the text was authored depending on the political interests and strategies of Wu Zhao 武曌 (624–705), who in 690 was enthroned as Empress Wu Zetian 武則天.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis study by Thomas Jülch offers a richly annotated and complete translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Zhenzheng lun\u003c\/i\u003e along with an introductory part that focuses on reconstructing the political and propagandistic circumstances relevant to the understanding of \u003ci\u003eThe Zhenzheng lun\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608196399340,"sku":"9780367182854","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367182854-the-zhenzheng-lun-by-xuanyi.jpg?v=1778189007"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thomas-julch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}