Understanding the I Ching
The Wilhelm Lectures on the Book of Changes
$59.98
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
18 August 2026
Summary
An illuminating introduction to the ancient classic of Chinese divination – the must-have companion to the bestselling Wilhelm-Baynes translation of the I Ching, or Book of Changes.
The West’s foremost translator of the I Ching, Richard Wilhelm thought deeply about how contemporary readers could benefit from this ancient work and its perennial insights into change and chance. For him and his son, Hellmut Wilhelm, the Book of Changes represented not j…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691291901 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 069129190X |
| Author: | Hellmut Wilhelm, Richard Wilhelm, Cary F. Baynes, Irene Eber |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 18 August 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 127mm x 203mm |
| Series: | Bollingen Series |
Critics Review
“This volume is a fascinating look at the I Ching and the researchers who study it.”– “Religious Studies Review”
Hellmut Wilhelm
Richard Wilhelm (1873–1930) was a sinologist, theologian, and missionary who translated many ancient Chinese works and wrote several books on Chinese philosophy and civilization.
Hellmut Wilhelm (1905–1990) was a scholar of Chinese literature and history and a world-renowned expert on the I Ching.
Cary F. Baynes (1883–1977) was a translator and Jungian psychologist.
Irene Eber (1929–2019) was an Israeli sinologist and the author of several books, including Chinese and Jews: Encounters Between Cultures.
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