The Shinto Cult: A Christian Study Of The Ancient Religion Of Japan (1910) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161927894)

The Shinto Cult: A Christian Study Of The Ancient Religion Of Japan is a book written by Milton Spenser Terry and published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive study of the Shinto religion, which is the ancient religion of Japan. The author, who was a Christian missionary, presents a Christian perspective on this religion and explores the similarities and differences between Shinto and Christianity. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Shinto religion. The first chapter provides an introduction to the religion, its history, and its beliefs. The following chapters delve deeper into the various aspects of Shinto, including its mythology, rituals, festivals, and sacred texts. The author also explores the role of Shinto in Japanese society, including its influence on art, literature, and culture.Throughout the book, the author compares and contrasts Shinto with Christianity, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two religions. He also provides a Christian critique of Shinto, examining its strengths and weaknesses from a Christian perspective.Overall, The Shinto Cult: A Christian Study Of The Ancient Religion Of Japan is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the Shinto religion and its place in Japanese society. The book provides a unique perspective on this ancient religion and offers insights into the similarities and differences between Shinto and Christianity.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.

Author: Milton Spenser Terry
ISBN-10: 1161927891
ISBN-13: 9781161927894
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 102
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d