Nanzan Guide to Japanese Religions

Klappentext Provides both beginners and specialists with a reference that will serve as a basic introduction to Japanese religions and allow them to conduct research more proficiently and in greater detail.Serves as a basic introduction to Japanese religions and allow readers to conduct research more proficiently and in greater depth. The essays are divided into four sections: religious traditions, the history of Japanese religions, major themes, and ""practical"" essays. A chronology of religion in Japanese history is also provided.

About the author

Paul L. Swanson is director and permanent fellow at the Nanzan Institute for Religion and Culture, Nanzan University. Clark Chilson is assistant professor of religion at Pacific Lutheran University.

Product details

• Authors: Paul L. (EDT)/ Chilson Swanson
• Assisted by: Clark Chilson (Editor), Paul L Swanson (Editor), Paul L. Swanson (Editor)
• Publisher: University of hawaii press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2005
• EAN: 9780824830021
• ISBN: 978-0-8248-3002-1
• No. of pages: 466
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 267 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Nanzan Library of Asian Religi; Nanzan Library of Asian Religion & Culture; Nanzan Library of Asian Religi; Nanzan Library of Asian Religion & Culture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous