The article specifies the function of theological epitaph and introduces Vietnam theological epitaph as a type in the theological epitaph system originating from China, and then indicates materials called as “Theology” (theological epitaph) as well as Mandarins' grades in some Chinese dynasties provided with the theological epitaph. Especially, the article compiles materials, specifying name of all Vietnam theological epitaphs existing in the period of feudal state and then introducing the history of its formation and development. At the end of the article, the author mentions a documentary value that the theological epitaph records in the areas of history, culture and literature
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