Title
Shotoku: Ethnicity, Ritual, And Violence In The Japanese Buddhist Tradition
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
Prince Shotoku (573?622?), The Purported Founder Of Japanese Buddhism, Is Widely Referred To As Japan'S First National Hero. The Cult That Grew Up Around His Memory Is Recognized As One Of The Most Important Phenomena In Early Japanese Religion. This Book Examines The Creation And Evolution Of The Shotoku Cult Over The Roughly 200 Years Following His Deatha Period That Saw A Series Of Revolutionary Developments In The History Of Japanese Religion. Michael Como Highlights The Activities Of A Cluster Of Kinship Groups Who Claimed Descent From Ancestors From The Korean Kingdom Of Silla. He Skillfully Places These Groups In Their Sociocultural Context And Convincingly Demonstrates Their Pivotal Role In Bringing Continental Influences To Almost Every Aspect Of Government And Community Ideology In Japan. He Argues That These Immigrant Kinship Groups Were Not Only Responsible For The Construction Of The Shotoku Cult, But Were Also Associated With The Introduction Of The Continental Systems Of Writing, Ritual, And Governance.By Comparing The Ancestral Legends Of These Groups To The Shotoku Legend Corpus And Imperial Chronicles, Como Shows That These Kinship Groups Not Only Played A Major Role In The Formation Of The Japanese Buddhist Tradition, They Also To A Large Degree Shaped The Paradigms In Terms Of Which The Japanese Imperial Cult And The Nation Of Japan Were Conceptualized And Created. Offering A Radically New Picture Of The Asuko And Nara Period (551794), This Innovative Work Will Stimulate New Approaches To The Study Of Early Japanese Religion Focusing On The Complex Interactions Among Ideas Of Ethnicity, Lineage, Textuality, And Ritual.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Shotoku: Ethnicity, Ritual, and Violence in the Japanese Buddhist Tradition'? A: The book examines the creation and evolution of the Shotoku cult in early Japanese religion, highlighting the influence of kinship groups claiming descent from the Korean kingdom of Silla.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Michael I. Como.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: Topics include the interplay of ethnicity, lineage, textuality, and ritual in the development of the Japanese Buddhist tradition and the Shotoku cult.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 18, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Japanese history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in Japanese history, particularly in the context of Buddhism and early religious practices.
- Q: What is the significance of Prince Shotoku in Japanese Buddhism? A: Prince Shotoku is considered Japan's first national hero and is central to the development of Japanese Buddhism and the associated cult that formed around his legacy.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.