A History of Japanese Religion
| Author | : 笠原一男 |
| Publisher | : Tuttle Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 660 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105111768870 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A History of Japanese Religion by : 笠原一男
Download or read book A History of Japanese Religion written by 笠原一男 and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen distinguished experts on Japanese religion provide a fascinating overview of its history and development. Beginning with the origins of religion in primitive Japanese society, they chart the growth of each of Japan's major religious organizations and doctrinal systems. They follow Buddhism, Shintoism, Christianity, and popular religious belief through major periods of change to show how history and religion affected each-and discuss the interactions between the different religious traditions.
