Cultural and Theological Reflections on the Japanese Quest for Divinity

by John Keane

In Cultural and Theological Reflections on the Japanese Quest for Divinity, John J. Keane offers an explanation of Japanese divinity (kami 神) using sociology, anthropology, linguistics, literature and history. He presents an overview of how the Japanese have sought to love and serve their kami - a quest that rivals the interest that the West gives to God. The principles of interreligious dialogue are applied to the meaning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004321225
• ISBN13: 9789004321229
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"