Japanese Religions Past and Present (Japan Library) - Softcover

Andreasen, Esben

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1873410018 ISBN 13: 9781873410011

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

Each of the eight chapters deals with a specific topic, such as Shinto, Buddhism, the new religions, and Christianity; there is an introduction that outlines the subject to be considered followed by a series of readings.

About this title

Synopsis:

This is 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.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1873410018
• ISBN 13: 9781873410011
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 190