China has a history since 2500 BC. Taoism came during 6th BC, Confucianism and Buddhism came during the 5th to 6th Century BC.
In view of this, who did Ancient China worshipped in the remaining 2000 over years?
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Border Sacrifices (郊特牲)
These are Sacrifices of Calves made to the Supreme God. The emperor would have to fast 3 days before the day of ceremony. This ceremony was practiced until 1911 where the last dynasty ended. Muslims and Jews practice the same Sin Offering Sacrifices to God.
http://www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays/comp/cw03bordersacrifice.htm
Ancient Chinese Characters
Righteousness was defined by a “Lamb” over “Me”. The bible says that Jesus is the Lamb that took away the sins of the world. (John 1:29) and that Jesus has clothed us with righteousness. More such Characters in the links below.
Temple of Heaven
This temple still exists in Beijing, China and was used by emperors to perform the Border Sacrifices. No Idols were ever found in this temple that was used as objects of worship. The Ten Commandment instructs against Worshippers worshipping Gods made of Gold, Silver or wood.
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The original ‘unknown’ god of China
An Ancient pictogram script points to the Bible
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Example:
Tower of Babel
Tower: 塔
Comprises of the following characters:
Soil: 土
Grass: 草
Humans: 人
One: 一
Mouth:口
Interpretation:
Tower is form by Humans as one Language, using Soil and Grass.
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