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Kami No Michi: The Way of the Gods in Japan

Kami No Michi: The Way of the Gods in Japan

Huntly, Hope

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Fiction AnthologiesJapanese HistoryShintoism

ISBN10: 1162621699
ISBN13: 9781162621692
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.77 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Kami No Michi: The Way of the Gods in Japan is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the traditional Japanese religion of Shintoism. Authored by Hope Huntly, the book delves into the origins, beliefs, practices, and cultural significance of Shinto, which is centered around the worship of kami, or spirits, that are believed to inhabit all things in nature.The book begins with an overview of the history of Shinto, tracing its roots back to ancient Japan and the indigenous religious practices of the country's earliest inhabitants. It then delves into the core tenets of Shinto, including the concept of purity, the importance of ritual and ceremony, and the role of the individual in maintaining harmony with the natural world.Throughout the book, Huntly provides detailed descriptions of various Shinto practices and rituals, from purification rites to festivals and processions. She also explores the many different types of kami that are worshipped in Shinto, including those associated with specific natural phenomena, such as mountains, rivers, and trees, as well as those that represent ancestral spirits and deified historical figures.In addition to its examination of Shinto beliefs and practices, Kami No Michi also explores the broader cultural and historical context in which the religion has developed. Huntly discusses the relationship between Shinto and other religions in Japan, including Buddhism and Confucianism, as well as the influence of Shinto on Japanese art, literature, and popular culture.Overall, Kami No Michi is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in learning more about Shinto and its role in Japanese society and culture. With its engaging writing style and wealth of information, it is sure to be a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.1910. The desire of the author is to guide her readers faithfully along this time honored, half-obliterated Way of the Gods, clearing the path with reverent, not iconoclastic hands, because recognizing it as the way by which the Japanese were divinely led to their present mental altitude. The path is traced in threefold aspect - ethical, philosophical and romantic. The story trends towards a sensational crisis in order to emphasize life portraits known to the author while resident in the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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