Michiko Yusa, Ninian Smart
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.|
Good coverage and balanced content in a short, cheap and accessible package.
Very little competition - books on Japanese religions seem to be a neglected area
Part of popular and wide ranging Religions of the World series edited by the late Ninian Smart
Strong contemporary emphasis. Also strikes good balance between emphasising diversity of Japanese religions
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
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
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.
Über den Autor
Michiko Yusa, Ninian Smart
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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
Klappentext
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.
