National Faith Of Japan

A Study in Modern Shinto

D.C Holtom

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English

Kegan Paul
09 January 1996

Shintoism

This classic work, long out of print, was the first detailed study of modern Shinto, the religion of Japan, in both its state and sect forms, and is of particular interest for its account of the evolution of Shinto into a vital political force in the period leading up to World War II. After describing the early and medieval forms of Shinto, Holtom outlines the way in which traditional Shinto - unorganised and neglected at the time of the Meiji Restoration - was subsequently used by the new government as a force for reunifying the country through 'integrating the national mind and glorifying the national destiny'. Following the legal separation of state and sect Shinto in 1882, Holtom shows how state Shinto grew steadily with the growth of modern Japan, becoming in his words 'a factor that could not be safely overlooked in making an inventory of the important items involved in the extension of Japanese political control and cultural influence on the Asiatic Continent and elsewhere'. With Japan in the ascendant and Shinto enjoying a renewed prominence, this book is as important now as when it was written.

By: D.C Holtom
Imprint: Kegan Paul
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Volume: No. 1
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 145mm
Weight: 890g
ISBN: 9780710305213
ISBN 10: 0710305214
Pages: 396
Publication Date: 09 January 1996
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword, Part I. State Shinto, Part II. Sect Shinto, Part III. Conclusions

D.C Holtom