| Shinto Contributor(s): Hartz, Paula R. (Author), O'Brien, Joanne (Editor), Palmer, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604131136 ISBN-13: 9781604131130 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Eastern |
| Dewey: 299.561 |
| LCCN: 2008029661 |
| Series: World Religions (Facts on File) |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 7.34" W x 9.57" (1.30 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. This third edition examines the basic tenets of Shinto today. |