Visualising the historical development and belief system of confucianism

The main aim of this paper is to visualize the historical development and belief system Confucianism. Confucianism a term used in Western literature as name for philosophy religion based on teachings its founder Confucius.). Confucius believed that political order can be restored if ideals, standards, rites found ancient classics were put into practice. This practice developed from an ethico-political paternal government doctrine humaneness. has also spread well beyond China, principles values are highly honoured East Asian countries such Japan, Korea, Vietnam (Morgan 2001). adoption official state ideology made Confucian learning only legitimate content education during Han dynasty. sometimes been purely humanistic, void any religious elements. While it true did not dwell much dimension, there sufficient inferences his writings points dimension. basic tenets captured which deal with social moral values. texts traditionally known “Four Books Five Classics”. One common derived ancestral worship. probably most recognisable influence Chinese culture. last section review takes comparative look at Christianity. It out gaps bridges that’s between Christians how interreligious dialogues preaching gospel relates teachings.