Shinto in the History and Culture of Japan by Ronald S. Green (English) Paperbac

Description: Shinto in the History and Culture of Japan by Ronald S. Green Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book is a concise overview of Shint through a survey of its key concepts, related archeological finds, central mythology, significant cultural sites, political dimensions, and historical developments. Its goal is to promote an understanding of Shint as an enduring cultural phenomenon central to Japan past and present. Publisher Description After Japanese emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum throne in 2019, he preformed a secretive ritual funded by the state by offering newly harvested rice to the Shint sun goddess Amaterasu, mythological progenitor of the imperial family, raising controversy and puzzlement both inside Japan and out. This book is a concise overview of Shint through a survey of its key concepts, related archeological finds, central mythology, significant cultural sites, political dimensions, and historical developments. Its goal is to promote an understanding of Shint as an enduring cultural phenomenon central to Japan past and present. Readers discover how Shint honors nature, reveres mountains and rivers as living entities, why it famously asserts that eight million nature spirits, known as kami, surround the Japanese people in their homeland, and how politics have always been central to these positions. Author Biography RONALD S. GREEN is Associate Professor of Asian Religions at Coastal Carolina University. He is a specialist in Asian religions with a focus in the history and philosophy of Japanese Buddhism. His research interests and writings include Gomyo and early Japanese Yogacara (Hosso-shu), Kuijis attempt to reconcile Buddha Nature with Gotra theory, Kkais Ten Abodes of Mind, Yogacara and Shingon in comparative philosophy. He also studies how Buddhism and hagiography are presented along the Shikoku pilgrimage and in popular culture media including film, manga, and contemporary Japanese fiction. Details ISBN 092430491X ISBN-13 9780924304910 Title Shinto in the History and Culture of Japan Author Ronald S. Green Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 120 Publisher Association for Asian Studies GE_Item_ID:161750830; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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