Bunce .:. Religions in Japan

Bunce, William K.,
Religions in Japan. Buddhism - Shinto - Christianity. 5th printing. Rutland, Tokyo: Tuttle, 1986. 194 Seiten mit Literaturverzeichnis und Register. Broschur. Kleinoktav. 182 x 110 mm. 160 g

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Bunce | Religion | Buddhismus | Japan

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RELIGIONS IN JAPAN
THERE has been a long-felt need among Westerners interested in Japan for an authoritative, readable account of contemporary Japanese religions, their origins, and their essential characteristics. This book, which is the fruit of the combined labors of a staff of experts, both Japanese and American, brought together during the American Occupation of Japan, is published as the answer to that need.
Described in turn with drama and insight are the deep-lying roots of popular Shinto, the dynamics of the Buddhist philosophical conquest of Japan, the vicissitudes of the Christian missionary effort.
In no other book is found such a highly documented account, given in historical perspective, of the relationship between the various reliious bodies in Japan and the government, leading to the tragic exploitation of the indigenous Shinto for militaristic ends.
A final chapter outlines the revolutionary effects of the American Occupation on Japanese religions and ends with a hopeful prognosis for their healthy development in the future.

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