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The diplomat and scholar William George Aston (1841–1911) was the author of several highly regarded publications, particularly on Japanese language. Published in 1907 and based on the study of early written sources, this short work is an introduction to the history and practices of Shinto, the indig…
Shinto
The Ancient Religion of Japan
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94 pages
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The diplomat and Japanese and Korean scholar William George Aston (1841–1911) wrote several highly regarded publications, particularly on the Japanese language. Condensed from his more comprehensive 1905 study of the subject, this 1907 work is a brief introduction to Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan. Based on the worship of nature and ancestor spirits, Shinto has evolved throughout its history, particularly under Buddhist and Confucian influence. In the late nineteenth century it play…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781108080927 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1108080928 |
| Author: | W.G. Aston |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 94 |
| Release Date: | 5 March 2015 |
| Weight: | 130g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 6mm |
| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - Religion |
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