Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. Less a formal religious statement than a deeply ingrained way of life, the rituals, traditions, and values of Shinto have both shaped and been shaped by Japanese culture. "Shinto, Third Edition" examines the basic tenets of Shinto, its evolution in response to other religious influences, and how the original Shinto religion--rooted in an agrarian society--survives in this contemporary industrial world. With color photographs and ...
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Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. Less a formal religious statement than a deeply ingrained way of life, the rituals, traditions, and values of Shinto have both shaped and been shaped by Japanese culture. "Shinto, Third Edition" examines the basic tenets of Shinto, its evolution in response to other religious influences, and how the original Shinto religion--rooted in an agrarian society--survives in this contemporary industrial world. With color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and an index, this highly attractive reference introduces general readers, religious students, and anyone with an interest in religion to the intriguing Shinto faith.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Fine. Not Issued with a Dust Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 128 pages, illustrated in b&w. "Shinto is Japan's native religion. It has both shaped and been shaped by all of Japanese culture." FINE HARDCOVER.
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Very good. pp. 128. Full color paper over boards. Updated edition. World Religions series. B/w illustrations Appendices: Glossary. Chapter Notes. Further Readng. Index. 128pp. Front hinge of book is weak. Otherwise crisp, clean, never opened/read. Published without DJ. Juvenile nonfiction. Juvenile, general audience.
