
Shinto - A Short History Provides An Introductory Outline Of The Historical Development Of Shinto From The Ancient Period Of Japanese History Until The Present Day. Shinto Does Not Offer A Readily Identifiable Set Of Teachings, Rituals Or Beliefs; Individual Shrines And Kami Deities Have Led Their Own Lives, Not Within The Confines Of A Narrowly Defined Shinto, But Rather As Participants In A Religious Field That Included Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian And Folk Elements. Thus, This Book Approaches Shinto As A Series Of Historical 'religious Systems' Rather Than Attempting To Identify.
Page Count:
223
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
ISBN-10:
0203340825
ISBN-13:
9780203340820
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