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Routledge Japanese Mythology: Hermeneutics on Scripture

Name: Routledge Japanese Mythology: Hermeneutics on Scripture
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Explore the foundational roots of Japanese identity through this scholarly study of ancient mythology. Before the westernization of Japan, mythological events served as the nation's history. This book examines how two primary documents, written over 1300 years ago, shaped the cultural and religious landscape of the country. By focusing on the 'Kojiki' (the Tale of Old Age) and the 'Nihonshoki' (the Chronicle of Japanese History), this work investigates how these texts functioned as sacred scripture. It tracks how both the Imperial Court and the general public looked to these writings to find their origins. Through the study of commentary and interpretation, you will see how these sacred books connected people to their historical beginnings and authenticated their cultural emergence.

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Analyzes the Kojiki, known as the Tale of Old Age, to understand early Japanese mythological traditions.

Examines the Nihonshoki, the Chronicle of Japanese History, as a primary source for national identity.

Investigates how mythological events were treated as national history before the westernization of Japan.

Explores the role of scripture in connecting interpreters to their historical and cultural origins.

Provides academic insight into how the Imperial Court and the public used ancient texts for authentication.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1845531825
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Asia > Japan
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 May 2009
Listed Since: 14 December 2007

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