A New History of Shinto

by Mark Teeuwen and John Breen

Book Overview

This accessible guide to the development of Japan's indigenous religion from ancient times to the present day offers an illuminating introduction to the myths, sites and rituals of kami worship, and their role in Shinto's enduring religious identity. Offers a unique new approach to Shinto history that combines critical analysis with original research Examines key evolutionary moments in the long history of Shinto, including the Meiji Revolution of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405155167
• ISBN13: 9781405155168
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.2"