Jodo Shinshu by James C Dobbins
This work combines the biography of the founder of Shin Buddhism with a detailed study of the complex development of the religion, from its simple beginnings as a small, rural primarily lay Buddhist movement in the 12th century to its rapid growth as a powerful urban religion in the 15th century.
The most complete and important book on the early history of Shin Buddhism to appear in English... No other work in English combines the biography of the founder with such a detailed study of the complex development of Shin Buddhism from its simple beginnings as a small, rural primarily lay Buddhist movement in the 12th century to its rapid growth as a powerful urban religion in the 15th century. - Choice
James C. Dobbins is Fairchild Professor Emeritus of Religion and East Asian Studies at Oberlin College.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780824826208 |
| ISBN 10 | 0824826205 |
| Title | Jodo Shinshu |
| Author | James C Dobbins |
| Series | Pure Land Buddhist Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Hawai'i Press |
| Year published | 2002-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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