Cultural and theological reflections on the Japanese quest for divinity
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Cultural and theological reflections on the Japanese quest for divinity
（Theology and mission in world Christianity, v. 4）
Brill, c2017
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-189) and index
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Description
In Cultural and Theological Reflections on the Japanese Quest for Divinity, John J. Keane offers an explanation of Japanese divinity (kami ) using sociology, anthropology, linguistics, literature and history. He presents an overview of how the Japanese have sought to love and serve their kami - a quest that rivals the interest that the West gives to God. The principles of interreligious dialogue are applied to the meaning of kami and a plea is made for a dialogue that respectfully accepts differences between the cultures and the theologies of Eastern and Western thought. Important cultural themes are discussed as a part of this quest, such as the emperors of Japan and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. The work also challenges the understanding of kami as highlighted by Akutagawa Ryunosuke and Endo Shusaku.
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Contents
Introduction
Part 1 - The Japanese Quest for Divinity
Chapter 1. Kami ( ): The Japanese Word for Divinity
Chapter 2. Early History of Japanese Divinity
Chapter 3. Later Development of the Word Kami
Chapter 4. Twentieth Century Developments
Part 2 - Cultural and Theological Reflections
Chapter 5. The Emperors of Japan
Chapter 6. Japanese Tea Ceremony
Chapter 7. Kami: A Key to Japanese Thought
Chapter 8. Implications for Interreligious Dialogue
Chapter 9. The Need for Dialogue
Chapter 10. Final Words?
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
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