Patriotism, Secularism, and State Shintō: D.C. Holtom’s Representations of Japan
Nonfiction, History, Asian, Japan
| Author: | Avery Morrow | ISBN: | 9781466035768 |
| Publisher: | Avery Morrow | Publication: | February 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Avery Morrow |
| ISBN: | 9781466035768 |
| Publisher: | Avery Morrow |
| Publication: | February 18, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
This academic research explores the ideology of religious studies with respect to early 20th century studies of Japan. Since 1945, “State Shintō” has been defined in academic literature as a state religion. In fact, the Japanese government took concrete steps to separatetheir patriotic ceremonies from religion; it was Christian missionaries who encouraged the opposite view.
This academic research explores the ideology of religious studies with respect to early 20th century studies of Japan. Since 1945, “State Shintō” has been defined in academic literature as a state religion. In fact, the Japanese government took concrete steps to separatetheir patriotic ceremonies from religion; it was Christian missionaries who encouraged the opposite view.
