{"product_id":"i-ching-the-book-of-changes-9780486832586","title":"I Ching: The Book of Changes","description":"\u003ci\u003eI Ching\u003c\/i\u003e was among \"the five classics\" edited by Confucius, and the philosopher is reputed to have wished for fifty more years of life to study it. \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Changes, \u003c\/i\u003eas it is known in the Western world, dates back to before 1,000 B.C. and ranks among the most important works in the history of Chinese culture. The ancient text has provided inspiration to countless spiritual seekers of many persuasions.\u003cbr\u003eOne of the few divination manuals to survive into modern times, \u003ci\u003e I Ching\u003c\/i\u003e is of enormous significance to the history of religions and philosophy. Its profound influence extends to the worlds of business, psychoanalysis, literature, and art. This volume is the standard English translation by the great Sinologist James Legge, prepared for the series Sacred Books of the East. It contains the basic text attributed to King Wan and his son, the Duke of Chou, Appendixes usually ascribed to Confucius, an informative Preface by Legge, and extensive footnotes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScottish missionary James Legge (1815-97) was a scholar of Sinology most noted for his English translations of ancient Chinese texts. Oxford University's first Professor of Chinese, he wrote many books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Teaching of Confucius, The Life and Teaching of Mencius, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Religions of China.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ixia Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50324858732818,"sku":"9780486832586","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a6899ce0-da5e-458f-a28b-a355f23f79e9.jpg?v=1727676666","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-ching-the-book-of-changes-9780486832586","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}