Shinto - The Ancient Religion of Japan (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447423157)

The present treatise has two objects. It is intended, primarily and chiefly, as a repertory of the more significant facts of Shinto for the use of scientific students of religion. It also comprises an outline theory of the origin and earlier stages of the development of religion, prepared with special reference to the Shinto evidence. The subject is treated from a positive, not from a negative or agnostic standpoint, Religion being regarded as a normal function, not a disease, of humanity. This element of the work owes much to the continental scholars R騅ille, Goblet D'Alviella, and Pfleiderer.

Author: W. G. Aston
ISBN-10: 1447423151
ISBN-13: 9781447423157
Publisher: Husain Press
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2011
Pages: 506
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.13d