Ancestor-Worship And Japanese Law

By Nobushige Hozumi

Book Overview

""Ancestor-Worship and Japanese Law"" is a book written by Nobushige Hozumi that delves into the relationship between ancestor worship and the legal system in Japan. The book explores how the traditional Japanese practice of ancestor worship has influenced and shaped the country's legal framework. Hozumi examines the role of ancestor worship in Japanese culture, including its impact on family relationships, inheritance laws, and social hierarchy. He also discusses the ways in which ancestor worship has been incorporated into the Japanese legal system, including the use of family registries and the concept of filial piety. This book provides a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and law in Japan and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Japanese culture, history, and law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143047744X
• ISBN13: 9781430477440
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"