Name : Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes Binding : Hardcover Publication Date : 2011-09-10 Author : Pearson, Margaret J. Publisher : Tuttle Publishing ISBN-13 : 9780804841818 Language : English Pages : 256
Description : First among the ancient classicsthe I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most influential bookscomparable to the Biblethe Koranand the Upanishads. The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about 3000 years agoit has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and eras. This groundbreaking new translation by Dr. Margaret Pearson is based on the text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynastystudy of documents showing how it was used in the dynastyand on current archaeological research findings. Her translation removes centuries of encrusted inaccuracies to better reveal the I Ching's core truths for today's readers. Whether you are interested in trying this millennia-tested method of making wise choices or in understanding the worldview of the early Chinesethis edition is essential reading.