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

ISBN: 047205757X

ISBN13: 9780472057573

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

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...

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Releases Aug 12, 2025

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