Okinawa; a people and their gods / by James C. Robinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robinson, James C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Okinawa Island (Japan)--History.

Okinawa Island (Japan).

Ryukyu Islands--Religion.

Ryukyu Islands.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (134 p.)

Edition:

[1st ed.].

Place of Publication:

Rutland, VT : C.E. Tuttle, 1969.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Here is a most interesting account of the most unusual religious practices of the Okinawan people. This brief but authoritative account not only correlates present-day practices with their historical development, but also takes notice of current trends and likely future developments.The text is enhanced with sixteen significant photographs and with nine full-page maps to guide sightseers to Okinawa's most culturally significant places.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Some Basic Characteristics of Okinawa Religion; 2. National Religious Heritage; 3. Shrine Worship; 4. Household Religious Practice; 5. The Impact of Foreign Religions on Okinawa; 6. Present Trends in Religious Belief and Practice; List of Buddhist Temples; List of Shinto Shrines; Glossary; Bibliography; Notes; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4629-1277-X