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Religion in Korea: Harmony and Coexistence
This book surveys the rich religious and spiritual tapestry that is contemporary Korea. We begin with the earliest of Korean faiths―the shamanism that prehistoric Koreans brought with them as they migrated to the peninsula from Central Asia―and continue on to today’s most prominent Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism. Korea has given birth to a large number of indigenous faiths, and the work examines these as well.
116 pages, Paperback
First published November 9, 2012
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December 19, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. It was a good introduction to the history, migration, key beliefs, artistic achievements and cultural impacts of Korea's four primary religions: Shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Christianity.
The section on Shamanism is particularly good as it is such a poorly-understood system of beliefs and rituals. It contains an interview with a very famous Shaman, who offers a fascinating insight into her practice.
I travelled to Korea two months ago and this book filled in some of the gaps I had in my understanding of Korean history, particularly with the role of Christianity in the pre-WWII modernisation and independence movements.
Additionally, this book lists the most culturally significant artworks, shrines, temples and places of worship associated with these religions, so it will also give you some handy tips for tourist visits!
I also find books in the 'Korea Essentials' series to be uniformly excellent introductions to aspects of this fascinating culture, and this book was no exception.
The section on Shamanism is particularly good as it is such a poorly-understood system of beliefs and rituals. It contains an interview with a very famous Shaman, who offers a fascinating insight into her practice.
I travelled to Korea two months ago and this book filled in some of the gaps I had in my understanding of Korean history, particularly with the role of Christianity in the pre-WWII modernisation and independence movements.
Additionally, this book lists the most culturally significant artworks, shrines, temples and places of worship associated with these religions, so it will also give you some handy tips for tourist visits!
I also find books in the 'Korea Essentials' series to be uniformly excellent introductions to aspects of this fascinating culture, and this book was no exception.
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