'Religions of Practice': The Case of Japanese Religions

'Religions of practice' are religions that prioritize ritual practice, with little concern for creeds and belief. In these religions, ethical obligations are communicated through ritual practices and aesthetic responses to symbols. Some theories of religion characterize ritual practice and...

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Main Author: Ezzy, Douglas 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. [2016]
In: Journal for the academic study of religion
Year: 2016, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 13-29
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Japan / Religion / Religious practice
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BL Buddhism
BN Shinto
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B BELIEF & doubt
B Japanese religions
B Religion
B Ritual
B Aesthetics
B Faith
B Embodiment
B Conduct of life
B CREEDS (Religion)
B Religions
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