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The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha: Monastic Warriors and Sohei in Japanese History,Used
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Japans monastic warriors have fared poorly in comparison to the samurai, both in terms of historical reputation and representations in popular culture. Often maligned and criticized for their involvement in politics and other secular matters, they have been seen as figures separate from the larger military class. However, as Mikael Adolphson reveals in his comprehensive and authoritative examination of the social origins of the monastic forces, political conditions, and warfare practices of the Heian (7941185) and Kamakura (11851333) eras, these "monkwarriors"(shei) were in reality inseparable from the warrior class. Their negative image, Adolphson argues, is a construct that grew out of artistic sources critical of the established temples from the fourteenth century on.In deconstructing the shei image and looking for clues as to the characteristics, role, and meaning of the monastic forces, The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha highlights the importance of historical circumstances; it also points to the fallacies of allowing later, especially modern, notions of religion to exert undue influence on interpretations of the past. It further suggests that, rather than constituting a separate category of violence, religious violence needs to be understood in its political, social, military, and ideological contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha'? A: The book explores the social origins and historical significance of Japan’s monastic warriors, known as sôhei, and their relationship to the samurai class during the Heian and Kamakura eras.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha'? A: The author is Mikael Adolphson, who provides a comprehensive examination of the monastic warriors' role in Japanese history.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 28, 2007.
- Q: Is 'The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha' available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book regarding the sôhei? A: The book discusses themes of political involvement, social origins, and the misrepresentation of the sôhei in history and popular culture.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the content.
- Q: What historical periods does the book focus on? A: The book focuses on the Heian period (794–1185) and the Kamakura period (1185–1333) in Japan.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Can I find insights on religious violence in this book? A: Yes, the author suggests that religious violence should be understood within its broader political, social, military, and ideological contexts.