We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Emplacing a Pilgrimage

- The Oyama Cult and Regional Religion in Early Modern Japan

About Emplacing a Pilgrimage

The sacred mountain Oyama (literally, "Big Mountain") has loomed over the religious landscape of early modern Japan. Ambros provides a narrative history of the mountain and its place in contemporary society and popular religion by focusing on the development of the Oyama cult and its religious, political, and socioeconomic contexts.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674027756
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 325
  • Published:
  • March 1, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 163x235x32 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 644 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 24, 2024

Description of Emplacing a Pilgrimage

The sacred mountain Oyama (literally, "Big Mountain") has loomed over the religious landscape of early modern Japan. Ambros provides a narrative history of the mountain and its place in contemporary society and popular religion by focusing on the development of the Oyama cult and its religious, political, and socioeconomic contexts.

User ratings of Emplacing a Pilgrimage



Find similar books
The book Emplacing a Pilgrimage can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.