A Cultural History of Japanese Buddhism by William E. Deal, Brian Ruppert
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Overview: 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
Genre: Non-Fiction > Faith, Beliefs & Philosophy
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