The Oracles of the Three Shrines

Windows on Japanese Religion

Autori

• Brian Bocking

Parametri

• 324 pagine
• 12 ore

• Esoterismo e religione
• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio

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The book presents a detailed exploration of 'The Oracles of the Three Shrines,' a hanging scroll that features three significant Japanese shrine-deities and their oracle texts. Over 600 years, the scroll has undergone continuous evolution, serving as a historical lens into the changes in Japanese religious beliefs and practices. Richly illustrated, it highlights various versions of the scroll, providing insights into the cultural and spiritual transformations within Japan throughout the centuries.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

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