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The Samurai and the Sacred: The Path of the Warrior

The Samurai and the Sacred: The Path of the Warrior

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The Samurai and the Sacred: The Path of the Warrior

by Turnbull, Stephen

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Great Britain: Osprey Publishing. Softcover The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Although their military prowess and skills in the martial arts have been studied exhaustively, an understanding of their belief system still eludes many. This original work examines the spiritual world of the samurai, from their attachment to Japan's mainstream religions of Shinto and Buddhism to their involvement in Confucianism, Christianity, and Folk Religion. About the book: The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Although their military prowess and skills in the martial arts have been studied exhaustively, an understanding of their belief system still eludes many. This original work examines the spiritual world of the samurai, from their attachment to Japan's mainstream religions of Shinto and Buddhism to their involvement in Confucianism, Christianity, and Folk Religion. Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull examines important topics such as Zen and the martial arts, modern militarism, the cult of the sword, revenge and suicide, hara kiri and kamikaze pilots. He also looks at the fascinating issue history of Japan's Kakure Kirishitan (Hidden Christians), as well as the growing cult status of the samurai both in Japan and in the West. . Near Fine. Soft cover. First Edition. 2009.

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Stephen Turnbull took his first degree at Cambridge University, and received a PhD from Leeds University for his work on Japanese religious history. He has travelled extensively in Europe and the Far East and also runs a well-used picture library. His work has been recognised by the awarding of the Canon Prize of the British Association for Japanese Studies and a Japan Festival Literary Award. He divides his time between lecturing in Japanese Religion at the University of Leeds and writing. The author lives in Leeds, UK.

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Title
The Samurai and the Sacred: The Path of the Warrior
Author
Turnbull, Stephen
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Soft cover
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First Edition
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Paperback
ISBN 10
1846032156
ISBN 13
9781846032158
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Place of Publication
Great Britain
Date Published
2009
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords
The Samurai and the Sacred: The Path of the Warrio

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