Shinto is a Japanese ritual-based religion that blends ancestral worship and a belief in higher spirits present in nature. It dates back to the early eighth century and, until 1945, served as the national religion of Japan. Unique among religious traditions, Shinto has no founder, no dogmas, and no strict canon of sacred texts, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, which allows it to co-exist with other religions such as Buddhism. Shinto is practiced in public shrines and at private shrines in homes. In this informative ...
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Shinto is a Japanese ritual-based religion that blends ancestral worship and a belief in higher spirits present in nature. It dates back to the early eighth century and, until 1945, served as the national religion of Japan. Unique among religious traditions, Shinto has no founder, no dogmas, and no strict canon of sacred texts, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, which allows it to co-exist with other religions such as Buddhism. Shinto is practiced in public shrines and at private shrines in homes. In this informative edition, author Suzanne Sonnier provides readers with an overview and history of this religion. Readers will learn about Shinto's origins, basic beliefs, rituals and festivals, and how it is practiced today.
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