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Religion in Japanese History

by Joseph M. Kitagawa

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Tracing Japan's religions from the Hein Period through the middle ages and into modernity, this book explores the unique establishment of Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism in Japan, as well as the later influence of Roman Catholicism, and the problem of Restoration--both spiritual and material--following World War II.

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Canonical title: Religion in Japanese History

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Languages: English
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Published: 1966
Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 291.0952
LCC: BL2202 .K5

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