Cultural and Theological Reflections on the Japanese Quest for Divinity

In Cultural and Theological Reflections on the Japanese Quest for Divinity John J. Keane offers a novel account of Japanese divinity (kami). He applies cultural themes to highlight this quest. Respectful encounters between East and West are encouraged using principles of interreligious dialogue.

About the author

John J. Keane, M.A. (1974) University of Ottawa, is a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, Garrison, NY. He has written several theological articles and a monograph, The Kami Concept: A Basis For Understanding and Dialogue (Tokyo, Oriens Institute for Religious Research, 1980).

Product details

• Authors: John J Keane, John J. Keane
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2016
• EAN: 9789004321229
• ISBN: 978-90-04-32122-9
• No. of pages: 212
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 231 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 302 g
• Series: Theology and Mission in World
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works