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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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Intended as an introductory guide, with source materials, to the religious traditions as found in Japan today together with their historical background. Each chapter deals with a specific topic such as Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity and the new religions. There is an introduction to the subject to be considered, followed by a series of readings. The introductions contextualize the readings and explain the themes they contain. In the chapter on new religions - the most actively growing phenomenon over the past century involving many hundreds of new religions which have been established - the authors provide insight into their teachings and activities, aspecially Soka Gakkai, Itto-en, Tenrikyo, Rissho Koseikai and Seicho no le.
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Ian Reader is professor of religious studies at Lancaster University. He is the author of numerous books and articles on aspects of Japanese social and religious life.

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  • PublisherRoutledge
  • Publication date1995
  • ISBN 10 187341000X
  • ISBN 13 9781873410004
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages192
  • EditorSmart Ninian
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