Shinto: The Way Of The Gods is a comprehensive exploration of the traditional Japanese religion of Shinto. Written by W.G. Aston, a prominent scholar of Japanese culture and language, this book provides a detailed overview of the history, practices, and beliefs of Shinto, as well as its relationship with Japanese society and culture. The book begins with an introduction to the origins of Shinto and its early development in Japan, including its connection to the imperial family and the role of shrines and kami (gods) in ...
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Shinto: The Way Of The Gods is a comprehensive exploration of the traditional Japanese religion of Shinto. Written by W.G. Aston, a prominent scholar of Japanese culture and language, this book provides a detailed overview of the history, practices, and beliefs of Shinto, as well as its relationship with Japanese society and culture. The book begins with an introduction to the origins of Shinto and its early development in Japan, including its connection to the imperial family and the role of shrines and kami (gods) in Japanese society. It then delves into the various forms of Shinto, such as the folk religion of the common people, the state Shinto of the Meiji period, and the modern revival of Shinto in contemporary Japan. Throughout the book, Aston explores the key concepts and rituals of Shinto, including purification, offerings, and festivals, as well as the role of mythology and folklore in shaping Shinto beliefs. He also examines the relationship between Shinto and other religions, such as Buddhism and Confucianism, and the impact of Westernization on Shinto in the modern era. Overall, Shinto: The Way Of The Gods is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese religion, culture, and history. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of this complex and fascinating tradition, offering insights into its past, present, and future.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.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.
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