Published by Indiana University Press, Bloomington, 1989
ISBN 10: 0253331862 ISBN 13: 9780253331861
Seller: Carothers and Carothers, Albany, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. viii, 242 pages : illustrations. Binding fresh, corners sharp; contents as new. Minor edgewear to dust jacket. 590 grams.
Published by Indiana University Press, Bloomington, IN, 1989
ISBN 10: 0253331862 ISBN 13: 9780253331861
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. First Edition (1989) ; not directly stated, in accordance with Indiana University Press's customary practice; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequece. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimp to the heel of the backstrip and mild shelf-rubbing to the bottom edge of the grey cloth over boards near the corner tips; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing to the panels with a superficial scratch to the rear panel; a bit of light wear along the top edges of the panels; unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches) . Language: English. Weight: 20.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. In this book, James Dobbins offers a critical look at the emergence of Pure Land school of Buddhism founded by Honen (1133-1212) and developed by the former Tendai Japanese monk Shinran. Jodo Shinshu ("The True Essence of the Pure Land Teaching") , also known as Shin Buddhism or True Pure Land Buddhism, is a school of Pure Land Buddhism. Shin Buddhism is the most widely practiced branch of Buddhism in Japan. For any one who wants to understand the origins and the context in which Jodo Shinshu came to be, this is the book. Well written and documented. The narrative feels more like a lively narrative history than a dry academic tome. ; Religion in Asia and Africa; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 242 pages.
Published by Indiana Univ Pr, 1989
ISBN 10: 0253331862 ISBN 13: 9780253331861
Seller: Abyssbooks, Crestone, CO, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A VG+ copy of the "First Printing" with 1" triangular cut of upper right corner of front free end page with no other faults in near fine Mylar protected jacket.