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Okinawa Is A Fascinating Account Of The Most Unusual Religious Practices Of The Okinawan People.Subject Throughout Their Long History To Many Foreign Influences, The Okinawan People Still Retain To A Remarkable Degree A Strong Reverence For Their Prehistoric Animistic Beliefs. Nevertheless, In Accommodating Themselves To The Infiltration Of Buddhist, Confucian, Shinto, And Christian Influences They Have Been Most Receptive, With The Result That What Might Seem Confusing, Illogical, And Inconsistent To Others, Is Quite Compatible To Them.This Brief But Authoritative Account Not Only Correlates Presentday Practices With Their Historical Development, But Also Takes Notice Of Current Trends And Likely Future Developments In Okinawa.The Text Is Enhanced With Sixteen Significant Photographs And With Nine Fullpage Maps To Guide Sightseers To Okinawas Most Culturally Significant Places.
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- Q: What is the main subject of the book 'Okinawa; a people and their gods'? A: The book explores the unique religious practices of the Okinawan people, detailing their animistic beliefs and the influences of Buddhism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Christianity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Okinawa; a people and their gods'? A: The author is James C. Robinson.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 1969.
- Q: How many pages does 'Okinawa; a people and their gods' have? A: The book contains 110 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Does the book include any visual aids? A: Yes, it includes sixteen photographs and nine full-page maps.
- Q: What insights can readers gain from this book? A: Readers can understand the historical development of Okinawan religious practices and their compatibility with various cultural influences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for tourists visiting Okinawa? A: Yes, the maps provided in the book can guide sightseers to culturally significant places in Okinawa.
- Q: What themes are discussed in relation to Okinawa's religious practices? A: The book discusses themes of animism, foreign influences, and the evolution of religious practices over time.