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Historical Dictionary of Shinto

Stuart D.B. Picken
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Description:Despite its relative simplicity, which is one of its virtues, Shinto is a sophisticated religion with many aspects that deserve study. This comprehensive yet convenient guide to the key terms and names of this tradition will assist researchers, students, and the general reader to gain deeper insight into its nature and workings. Picken identifies the principal historical and mythological names that are central to the Shinto tradition and also demonstrates the relationship of Shinto to Japanese culture asa whole, including the relationship of Shinto to Buddhism, sex, death, ethics, Noh drama, and Folk Religion. Not only are entries included on new religions that have a clear basis in Shinto culture and the new development of Shinto's growing internationalization but leading figures are identified as well as some of the core beliefs of these groups. A large list of research resources is appended in addition to books and articles dealing with Japanese religions in general. Also includes a list of websitesand the addresses of organizations that can be contacted for further information.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Historical Dictionary of Shinto. To get started finding Historical Dictionary of Shinto, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages
328
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Release
2002
ISBN
0810866153

Historical Dictionary of Shinto

Stuart D.B. Picken
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Read Now Download now ⏭ listen AudioBook
Description: Despite its relative simplicity, which is one of its virtues, Shinto is a sophisticated religion with many aspects that deserve study. This comprehensive yet convenient guide to the key terms and names of this tradition will assist researchers, students, and the general reader to gain deeper insight into its nature and workings. Picken identifies the principal historical and mythological names that are central to the Shinto tradition and also demonstrates the relationship of Shinto to Japanese culture asa whole, including the relationship of Shinto to Buddhism, sex, death, ethics, Noh drama, and Folk Religion. Not only are entries included on new religions that have a clear basis in Shinto culture and the new development of Shinto's growing internationalization but leading figures are identified as well as some of the core beliefs of these groups. A large list of research resources is appended in addition to books and articles dealing with Japanese religions in general. Also includes a list of websitesand the addresses of organizations that can be contacted for further information.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Historical Dictionary of Shinto. To get started finding Historical Dictionary of Shinto, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
328
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Release
2002
ISBN
0810866153

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