Religions of Japan in Practice by George J Tanabe
Presents documents that illuminate the mosaic of Japanese religions in practice. This book is a compendium of relationships between great minds and ordinary people, abstruse theories and mundane acts, natural and supernatural powers, altruism and self-interest, disappointment and hope, quiescence and war.
"An enormous undertaking.. its value to those in the field of comparative religions is undeniable."--Library Journal "One of the finest anthologies available of primary documents illustrating the diversity and liveliness of Japanese religions."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
George J. Tanabe, Jr., is Professor and Chair in the Department of Religion at the University of Hawaii. Having research interests covering doctrinal and practical issues in medieval and modern Japan, he is the author of MyÉe the Dreamkeeper, coeditor of The Lotus Sutra in Japanese Culture, and coauthor of Practically Religious: Worldly Benefits and the Common Religion of Japan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691057897 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691057893 |
| Title | Religions of Japan in Practice |
| Author | George J Tanabe Jr |
| Series | Princeton Readings In Religions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1999-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 584 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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