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Japanese Religions

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This succinct and balanced overview of Japanese religions covers Japanese beliefs including Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to each faith's history, beliefs, and practices, emphasising modern developments and impacts of the world today.

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1. Introduction 2. Early Historical Developments - introduction to the teachings of Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism 3. The Early Modern Period - introduction of Christianity, closure of the country, and the fate of the various religious groups 4. Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries 5. Contemporary Religious Practices 6. Japanese Religions in the New Millennium
Timeline and map Glossary Pronunciation Guide List of Major Holidays and Festivals Suggestions for Further Reading

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Michiko Yusa, Ninian Smart

Summary

This text provides a succinct and balanced overview of Japanese religions. Written in an accessible style, and assuming no prior knowledge, each book gives a basic introduction to the faith, and emphasises modern developments.

Product details

Authors Michiko Yusa, Yusa Michiko
Assisted by Ninian Smart (Editor)
Publisher Taylor and Francis
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 14.03.2002
 
EAN 9780415262842
ISBN 978-0-415-26284-2
No. of pages 128
Weight 224 g
Series Religions Of The World
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions
Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works

Japan, RELIGION / Eastern, comparative religion, RELIGION / Comparative Religion, East Asian religions, Oriental Religions

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