The Origins of Shintoism

A Comprehensive Exploration of the Prehistoric Roots, Mythic Origins, and Evolution of Japan's Indigenous Religion from Ancient Times to the Present Day

By: Chase Singleton

Narrated by: Larry Peterson

Length: 1 hr and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

The Origins of Shintoism is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Japan, as well as for those interested in the development and evolution of religions around the world.

Shintoism is the indigenous religion of Japan, dating back to the prehistoric era. The Origins of Shintoism provides a comprehensive exploration of the roots and evolution of this unique belief system from ancient times to the present day.

The book begins with an introduction, which provides an overview of the topics to be discussed throughout the book. It then delves into the prehistoric roots of Shintoism, exploring the ways in which early Japanese people interacted with the natural world, and how these interactions led to the development of beliefs and rituals associated with kami, or divine spirits.

Next, the book explores the mythic origins of Shintoism, examining the stories and legends that have been passed down through generations and that continue to shape the beliefs of modern practitioners. It then examines the relationship between Shintoism and Buddhism, the influence of Confucianism, and the ways in which the religion has been affected by the rise and fall of Japan's imperial power.

The book then moves into the Meiji Restoration, which brought about significant changes in the practice and beliefs of Shintoism. The role of the religion in society and its impact on the environment are also discussed in separate chapters. The book then explores the relationship between Shintoism and gender, death, ethics, philosophy, Christianity, power, technology, nationalism, tourism, education, and globalization.

Finally, the book concludes with a reflection on the overall evolution and impact of Shintoism on Japanese culture, as well as its continued influence in the present day.

©2023 Chase Singleton (P)2023 Chase Singleton

Is this that you know about The subject

This will let you know what the subject is it substance within the Japanese world but at the same time it comes acrossmore as a Someone's writing a doctorate Thesis then it does anything else Tell that this author is Want to quit tell great stories and draw you in All this is really is facts being disputexecute in a way that they're giving you what you need to know if you have to study the subject at school I like it but at the same time I'm sort of turned off by it I'm just hoping that he can listen to something like way of the shaman or the tow poolAddress some inspiration in ways that he can draw in the reader because well this is an interesting subject the way it's done is just So dryGets to parts that are interesting such as the corruption era where we're forced into the belief in the States political it's just becomes this is what happened this is what happened this is what happened this is what happened let's go on

Almost 0 information, sounds like essay padding

This hour-long audiobook is remarkably uninformative, containing less information and wordcraft than a wikipedia article. Every chapter is padded with a significant amount of repetitive filler text that contains no information or analysis, and it reads like a college paper written the night before. The narrator pronounces japanese names and words bizarrely, including pronouncing “anime and manga” as “animee and munga.”

I don’t like to make rash accusations but this has a lot of traits I associate with spam products. Would not recommend.