Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A social history of the Ise shrines A social history of the Ise shrines Mark Teeuwen "Traces the history of the Ise shrines from the 7th century until today, focusing on the many episodes of crisis that transformed the social landscape around the shrines"-- OL20048228W
Challenging paradigms, Buddhism and nativism Challenging paradigms, Buddhism and nativism Henk Blezer,Mark Teeuwen Buddhism is often portrayed as a universalising religion that transcends the local and directs attention toward a transcendent dharma. Yet, wherever Buddhism spreads, it also sparks local identity di… OL20956682W
Shinto, a short history Shinto, a short history Mark Teeuwen Shinto - A Short History provides an introductory outline of the historical development of Shinto from the ancient period of Japanese history until the present day. Shinto does not offer a readily id… OL666471W