Shinto Shrines Cali Joseph
Shinto Shrines Cali Joseph Of Japan's two great religious traditions, Shinto is far less known and understood in the West. In an extensive introductory section, authors Joseph Cali and John Dougill…
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Shinto Shrines Cali Joseph
Of Japan's two great religious traditions, Shinto is far less known and understood in the West. In an extensive introductory section, authors Joseph Cali and John Dougill delve into the fascinating aspects of Shinto, clarifying its relationship with Buddhism as well as its customs, symbolism, and pilgrimage routes. Although there are a number of books that explain the religion and its philosophy, this work is the first in English to focus on sites where Shinto has been practiced since the dawn of Japanese history.
In each comprehensive entry, the authors highlight important spiritual and physical features of the individual shrines (architecture, design, and art), associated festivals, and enshrined gods. They note This is followed by a fully illustrated guide to 57 major Shinto shrines throughout Japan, many of which have been designated World Heritage Sites or National Treasures.