In the Presence of Gods and Spirits: Hirata Astutane and His Collaborators Volume 104

by Anne Walthall

In the Presence of Gods and Spirits brings to life the early nineteenth century Japanese religious leader and scholar Hirata Atsutane, whose fear of Russian incursion onto Japan's soil led him to redefine what it means to be Japanese. Atsutane advocated the study of the Way of the Gods, commonly known as Shinto, to explain what happens to the soul after death and to cultivate a Japanese identity centered on gods, spirits, and the emperor. His...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472077570
• ISBN13: 9780472077571
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.