Simple Guide to Shinto, The Religion of Japan (Simple Guides to World Religions) [Paperback]

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Global Books Ltd. (UK) (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860340032
• ISBN-13: 978-1860340031
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,187,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Shintoism

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Shintoism, April 6, 2003

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Ana Hotaling "saotomeranchan" (Ann Arbor, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simple Guide to Shinto, The Religion of Japan (Simple Guides to World Religions) (Paperback)

This book is perfect for those who wish to learn more about the Shinto religion -- or who want to learn about it, period. While it doesn't go into esoterics or much depth, this book is an excellent introduction into the festivals and practices and wards and charms and beliefs behind Shintoism. You'll finish with an understanding of a fascinating world religion, and many may find their intellect whetted for more... which this book unfortunately doesn't offer. However, for businessfolk who head to Japan often, for students going abroad to Japan, and for anime and manga fans looking for background info, this is a great source.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small book, lots of information., April 6, 2001

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Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simple Guide to Shinto, The Religion of Japan (Simple Guides to World Religions) (Paperback)

128 pages, with chapters on the history of Shinto, the shrines, the kami(gods), the myths, the festivals and the relationships between Shinto, Buddhism and the State. It even has a tiny glossary and a list of other books for further reading on the subject.