History of Japanese Religion - With Special Reference to the Social and Moral Life of the Nation

First Published in 1930, History of Japanese Religion is an important and frequently cited book on Japanese religions and morals has been out of print for many decades and thus increasingly difficult to access. It is therefore a privilege as well as a pleasure to make it available once again.

List of contents

Introductory 1. The Shinto Religion and the Communal System, Early Stages and Survival 2. Introduction of Buddhism and its Establishment (about 600 - 800) 3. The Period of Heian, an Age of Peace and Ease (about 800- 1200) 4. The Age of Feudal Strife and Religious Struggle (about 1200 - 1600) 5. The Tokugawa Regime of Peace and Order (1600- 1868) 6. The Era of Meiji and the Present, An Age of Progress and Problems (1868 To 1928) Index

About the author

Masaharu Anesaki

Summary

First Published in 1930, History of Japanese Religion is an important and frequently cited book on Japanese religions and morals has been out of print for many decades and thus increasingly difficult to access. It is therefore a privilege as well as a pleasure to make it available once again.

Product details

• Authors: Masaharu Anesaki, Anesaki Masaharu
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2024
• EAN: 9781032641577
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3264157-7
• No. of pages: 444
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Japan, RELIGION / General, Religion: general, Other non-Christian religions, Other religions and spiritual beliefs