Japanese Religions

Erscheinungsjahr 2002
ISBN: 978-0-415-26284-2
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 174 g

Reihe: Religions of the World

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.

Zielgruppe

General

Autoren/Hrsg.

Yusa, Michiko

Smart, Ninian

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Sonstige Religionen Östliche Religionen

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

Über Autor(innen)

Michiko Yusa, Ninian Smart