Cultural History of Japanese B

von Deal, Ruppert

314 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism offers a comprehensive, nuanced, and chronological account of the evolution of Buddhist religion in Japan from the sixth century to the present day. - Traces each period of Japanese history to reveal the complex and often controversial histories of Japanese Buddhists and their unfolding narratives - Examines relevant social, political, and transcultural contexts, and places an emphasis on Japanese Buddhist discourses and material culture - Addresses the increasing competition between Buddhist, Shinto, and Neo-Confucian world-views through to the mid-nineteenth century - Informed by the most recent research, including the latest Japanese and Western scholarship - Illustrates the richness and complexity of Japanese Buddhism as a lived religion, offering readers a glimpse into the development of this complex and often misunderstood tradition

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9781405167000
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.06.2015
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons