Shinto

Religions of the World

by George Williams, Martin E. Marty (Foreword), Ann Marie B. Bhar (Editor)

Provides a history of the Japanese religion, discussing its worship of spiritual presences known as kami, its emphasis on rituals and festivals, its calendar, and its choice of leaders.

Genres: Religion

178 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2004

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Reviews

[Miguel Pedro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being a Westener, and a scholar of religious studies, Williams can act as a bridge to bring us the one thing which is truly original in the Japanese culture: Shinto, since Zen is an adapted import of the Chinese Chan budism. In this book the reader can learn how an animist religion went wrong when appropriated by power elite and the consecuences of its manipulation which last until today.

[Wayward Child · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was actually for my college essay, so I just kind of skimmed through it. It seemed very well written and I`m sorry I couldn`t take more time to read it more carefully. I hate running through the books.

[Arianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book deserves 4 stars for the simplicity and clarity of its content. This is the book I should have first read on Shinto, as it's much more introductory and others I've read.
It lacks nuance, thought, hence the 3 stars review.