The Illustrated Guide to Shinto－Japan's Philosophy of Nature and Man's Place in the Natural World [単行本]

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• 内容紹介

  Everything you need to know about the Japanese Shinto religion, presented in highly visual form!
  
  The Illustrated Guide to Shinto offers detailed information on the origins and essence of Shinto practices and beliefs presented in a lively Q&A format with hundreds of entertaining drawings and infographics.
  
  A world of living lore and surprising facts awaits you in 56 fascinating sections answering questions such as:
  ・What are Kami spirits? A divine presence that flows through the natural world and is present in all things
  ・Who founded Shinto? The religion has no founder, no specific doctrines and no set scriptures
  ・What is its relation to Japanese mythology? Shinto's mythic origins derive from ancient stories about gods, queens and deities ruling over the mountains, seas and rivers
  ・Dogs, horses, foxes－what's the significance of animals in Shinto? Sacred animals are viewed as guardian spirits and divine messengers of the gods
  ・Rocks and trees wrapped with rope, what's that all about? Natural objects are viewed as sacred, and are revered by draping them with ropes or cloths signifying respect
  ・Plus many other fascinating topics!
  
  『眠れなくなるほど面白い 図解 神道』（日本文芸社刊）英訳版

• 著者について

  Shibuya Nobuhiro (シブヤ　ノブヒロ)
  Shibuya Nobuhiro is a religious historian whose initial training began at Waseda University. While writing on topics related to religious practice and tradition, including Shinto and Buddhism, he continues his fieldwork at shrines, temples and sacred sites across Japan. His recent books include "An Illustrated Bible", "An Illustrated Buddhism", and "A Tour of Japanese Temples & Shrines to Visit Once in Your Lifetime".

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