Religion in Japanese History

Informationen zum Autor Joseph M. Kitagawa Zusammenfassung Tracing Japan's religions from the Hein Period through the middle ages and into modernity! this book explores the unique establishment of Shinto! Buddhism! and Confucianism in Japan! as well as the later influence of Roman Catholicism! and the problem of Restoration--both spiritual and material--following World War II. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the Paperback EditionPrefaceAbbreviationsEmperor! Shaman! and PriestKami! Amida! and JizoThe Pure Land! Nichiren! and ZenKirishitan! Neo-Confucianism! and the ShogunateModernity! Culture! and ReligionOld Dreams or New VisionChronological TableGlossaryBibliographyIndex

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Kitagawa, Joseph M. Kitagawa, Joseph Mitsuo Kitagawa, Kitagawa Joseph M.
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.11.1990
• EAN: 9780231028387
• ISBN: 978-0-231-02838-7
• No. of pages: 475
• Series: American Lectures on the History of Religions; Lectures on the History of Rel; American Lectures on the History of Religions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Japan, RELIGION / General, HISTORY / Asia / General, Religion & beliefs, Social and cultural history, East Asian religions