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100 1 _aGriffis, William Elliot,
_d1843-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-31
508 _aProduced by Nathan Strom, Frank van Drogen, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Religion
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15516
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