Ascetic Practices in Japanese Religion
Author:   Tullio Federico Lobetti
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138652064


Pages:   192
Publication Date:   21 January 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Tullio Federico Lobetti
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138652064


ISBN 10:   1138652067
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   21 January 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction 1. Translating Fundamental Categories: The Human Body and Asceticism 2. Modes of Ascetic Practice 3. The Ascetic Practitioner: Identity and Motivation 4. Ascetic Practices in Context 5. Corporis Ascensus Conclusion

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Ascetic Practices in Japanese Religion makes a fine introductory read for students of Japanese religions and Shugendo and offers creative theoretical insights. - Shayne A. P. Dahl, University of Toronto


""Ascetic Practices in Japanese Religion makes a fine introductory read for students of Japanese religions and Shugendo and offers creative theoretical insights."" - Shayne A. P. Dahl, University of Toronto


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Tullio Federico Lobetti is Senior Teaching Fellow in the Study of Religions Department at SOAS, University of London, UK. Foreword writer, Hirochika Nakamaki, is Director of the Suita City Museum and Professor Emeritus of the National Museum of Ethnology, Japan.

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