The Origins and Development of Pure Land Buddhism: A Study and Translation of Gyonen's Jodo Homon Genrusho.

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 2002. Hardcover First Edition (2002); not directly stated, in accordance with Oxford University Press's customary practice, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequece. First Edition (2002); not directly stated, in accordance with Oxford University Press's customary practice, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequece. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing a single minor, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches). xxi, 470 pages. Language: English. Weight: 32.7 ounces. Hardback with DJ. In this book, Mark Blum offers a critical look at the thought and impact of the late 13th-century Buddhist historian Gyonen (1240-1321) and the emergent Pure Land school of Buddhism founded by Honen (1133-1212). Blum also provides a clear and fully annotated translation of Gyonen's 'Jodo Homongenrusho', the first history of Pure Land Buddhism.