Shinto: The Kami Spirit World of Japan: The Japanese World of Kami Spirits
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Description
Japanese Shinto is the simple belief that the divine dwells in all things around us. Shinto: The Japanese World of Kami Spirits is a concise guide to the fundamental elements of the Shinto religion--its rich mythology and symbols, intricate rituals, festivals, ancestral spirits, awe-inspiring architecture and a profound belief in the divine presence in the natural world around us. This modernized classic, with new color and b&w images, and a new foreword by bestselling author Hector Garcia, reminds us of the intrinsic connection between humanity and nature. Shinto's reverence for the divine in all aspects of nature can inspire and guide us to achieve a more harmonious and sustainable future. Readers will discover here the pervasive influence of Shinto on all aspects of contemporary Japanese life and culture. From the hallowed shrines nestled in wooded landscapes to the vibrant tapestry of contemporary Japanese manga, films and video games featuring Kami spirits and characters--Shinto is ever-present.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 13 x 1.27 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition | 1st |
| Isbn 10 | 4805317930 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-4805317938 |
| Item Weight | 91 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 144 pages |
| Publication Date | 23 May 2024 |
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Reviews
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An excellent easily read introduction to what the west often misleadingly ...
An excellent easily read introduction to what the west often misleadingly calls a religion, but to what the Japanese think of as just another aspect of everyday life.
User
Great shinto book for beginners
This book explains shinto really well and is very informative. I wouldn't bother buying a great big book until you've read this.
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An fine introduction.
A fine introduction to an ancient Japanese faith of Shinto.
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This religion is fairly short on theology, doctrine etc ...
This religion is fairly short on theology, doctrine etc and books about Shinto are always likely to be short, this one was as comprehensive as it could be.
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Thorough but dull
Clear and comprehensive, albeit a tad dull.
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we'd certainly recommend this vendor
just the book we wanted and at a very competitive price. we'd certainly recommend this vendor. thank you.
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Five Stars
great
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A nice purchase
My product arrived on time. It was in a nice quality. It was a very informative book with a lot of exciting info about shinto. I would highly recommend it to others who are also interested in reading about what shinto is about and what cultural history it is shaped by.
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Kami the right way
I think that's a very good starting point on Shinto, it has helped me a lot to learn the basic ideas of Shinto and sparked my interest to learn and read deeper into this faith.
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Fácil e interesante
Extraordinario libro para entender una parte importante de la cultura japonesa
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Informative
Very easy read and informative.
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ottima introduzione allo shintoismo
scritto molto bene e in modo chiaro, questo libro fornisce le basi per iniziare a studiare lo Shintoismo. Racconta sia eventi storici che i rituali tipici di questa religione in modo dettagliato e mai pesante.Molto utile anche per i viaggiatori curiosi di imparare l'etichetta da rispettare quando si visita un tempio e meglio comprendere il simbolismo di questa religione meravigliosa.
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Super didático
O livro aborda as origens da tradição, os fatores que influenciaram ao longo da história e os aspectos da estética e da arquitetura, uma abordagem realmente bem completa.
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