Shinto & Japanese New Religions Contributor(s): Earhart, Byron (Author), Kingsley, Ben (Read by), Harrelson, Walter (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786164786 ISBN-13: 9780786164783 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Compact Disc Published: September 2006 * Out of Print * Click for more in this series: Religion, Scriptures, and Spirituality |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Shintoism |
Dewey: 299.561 |
Series: Religion, Scriptures, and Spirituality |
Physical Information: 0.58" H x 5.42" W x 7.48" L (0.29 lbs) 3 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
Features: Price on Product - Canadian, Unabridged |
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Publisher Description: The traditional religion known as Shinto was present in Japan from prehistoric times, long before Buddhism and other traditions arrived from the Asian continent. Shrine Shinto, centered around local shrines and seasonal festivals, has greatly influenced Japanese culture. Sect Shinto is characterized by more highly organized institutions, which attract many members; folk Shinto consists of beliefs and practices apart from these institutions, especially in the home. This presentation also discusses the dynamic new Japanese religions formed during the last century and a half. The Religion, Scriptures, and Spirituality series describes the beliefs, religious practices, and the spiritual and moral commitments of the world's great religious traditions. It also describes a religion's way of understanding scripture, identifies its outstanding thinkers, and discusses its attitude and relationship to society. |
Contributor Bio(s): Earhart, Byron: - Byron Earhart is a professor of religion at Western Michigan University. His writing focuses on Shugendo, folk religion, and new religions. Kingsley, Ben: -Ben Kingsley is a distinguished veteran of stage and screen. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his starring role in Ghandi, and has starred in other memorable films, such as Bugsy, Sneakers, and Schindler's List. |
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