北朝家庭的道教信仰

The Study on Taoism Belief of the Family in the Northern Dynasties

北朝时期道教的广泛流播,使得家庭成为宗教信仰的基本单位。北朝家庭的道教信仰具有极为鲜明的特点。它以家庭和家庭成员为关注焦点,表现出极强的功利性,并且对宗教实行高度重视。从长时段的角度观察,道教信仰对北朝家庭的规模结构、生活方式、日常消费、亲属关系甚至于家内子孙名字的择取都产生了或隐或显的影响。

Taoism spread broadly in the Northern Dynasties which made the family become the unit of religion. The Tao- ist belief in the Family in the Northern Dynasties had distinct characteristic. It centered on the family and the members of the family, expressed extreme material gain and attached great importance to religious practice. Observed from the angle in the long period, Taoism produced far-reaching influence on the family＇s scale and structure, life-style, daily con- sumption,family ties and the choice of the descendant name.