02268cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000540012624500220018026400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038852013430041953400450176265300170180765300220182465300130184665300110185985600430187099900170191328598UtSlPG20260610133643.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11027930  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aCobbold, George A.q(George Augustus),d1857-191510aReligion in Japan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-04-24  a"Religion in Japan" by George A. Cobbold is a historical and sociological account written in the early 20th century. The text examines the interplay and development of various religious traditions in Japan, particularly Shintoism, Buddhism, and Christianity, against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization and cultural transformations. Cobbold’s work aims to elucidate the complex interactions between these faiths and their roles in Japanese society.  At the start of the book, Cobbold sets the stage by discussing Japan's remarkable transformations over a relatively short period, moving from isolation to contact with the Western world, especially through trade and the arrival of Christian missionaries. He introduces the concept of the "transformation of Japan," emphasizing key societal changes, such as shifts in governance and education. Furthermore, he outlines the historical context of Japan's religions, noting the introduction of Buddhism from China, the establishment of Shintoism as a distinct belief system, and the complexities arising from these interwoven religious practices. Cobbold expresses a desire to focus on the religious aspects of Japan, suggesting that the nature of these faiths is crucial for understanding the culture and social dynamics of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristianity  aJapan -- Religion  aBuddhism  aShinto40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28598  c69506d69506