Religion in Japanese HistoryTracing Japan's religions from the Hein Period through the middle ages and into modernity, this book explores the unique establishment of Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism in Japan, as well as the later influence of Roman Catholicism, and the problem of Restoration--both spiritual and material--following World War II. |
Contents
Emperor Shaman and Priest RELIGIOUS LIFE OF THE EARLY JAPANESE | 3 |
Kami Amida and Jizo RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT DURING THE HEIAN PERIOD | 46 |
PureLand Nichirenand Zen RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS IN MEDIEVAL JAPAN | 86 |
Kiriskitan NeoConfucianism and the Shogunate RELIGIOUS TRENDS DURING THE TOKUGAWA PERIOD | 131 |
Modernity Culture and Religion RELIGIOUS ETHOS OF MODERN JAPAN | 177 |
Old Dreams or New Vision? SOME REFLECTIONS ON THE RELIGIOUS SITUATION IN POSTWAR JAPAN | 262 |
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