02391cam a22003013u 4500 15516 UtSlPG 20260610133350.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928 The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-31 Produced by Nathan Strom, Frank van Drogen, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji" by William Elliot Griffis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the evolution of religious practices in Japan, providing insights into how Japan's unique spiritual landscape developed from its earliest days through the Meiji era. The book draws attention to the diverse religious influences, particularly focusing on Shintō, Confucianism, and Buddhism, along with the underlying animistic beliefs and practices that shaped the Japanese people's spiritual lives. The opening portion of the text sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Japan's religious history, as the author outlines his background and the purpose of the book. Griffis reflects on his time spent in Japan and his interactions with various facets of Japanese culture, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay between different religious traditions. He characterizes Japan as a relatively young nation with a complex blend of indigenous and foreign religious elements, stressing that an authentic portrayal of Japanese religion should account for this amalgamation. The text makes a strong case for the significance of comparative religion, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of the beliefs and practices that have evolved throughout Japan’s history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Japan -- Religion https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15516 56904 56904