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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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.
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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 MillenniumTimeline and map Glossary Pronunciation Guide List of Major Holidays and Festivals Suggestions for Further Reading
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415262842
Publisert
2002-03-14
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
224 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128
Forfatter
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