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Samurai devotion meets spirituality and cultural mystique.
If you're intrigued by the legendary samurai, "The Samurai and The Sacred" is more than a history book—it unravels the rich spiritual tapestry that defined these warriors. Stephen Turnbull delves into the lesser-known religious and philosophical aspects that shaped the samurai's ethos. It makes for a compelling read if you're looking to understand how fierce loyalty and martial prowess were intertwined with spiritual practices and cultural beliefs.
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The Samurai and the Sacred
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ISBN: 9781846032158
Authors:
Stephen Turnbull
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date of Publication: 2009-05-19
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.95
(rated by 116 readers)
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The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Although their military prowess and skills in the martial arts have been studied exhaustively, an understanding of their belief system still eludes many. This original work examines the spiritual world of the samurai, from their attachment to Japan's mainstream religions of Shinto and Buddhism to their involvement in Confucianism, Christianity, and Folk Religion. Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull examines important topics such as Zen and the martial arts, modern militarism, the cult of the sword, revenge and suicide, hara kiri and kamikaze pilots. He also looks at the fascinating issue history of Japan's Kakure Kirishitan (Hidden Christians), as well as the growing cult status of the samurai both in Japan and in the West.
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Samurai devotion meets spirituality and cultural mystique.
If you're intrigued by the legendary samurai, "The Samurai and The Sacred" is more than a history book—it unravels the rich spiritual tapestry that defined these warriors. Stephen Turnbull delves into the lesser-known religious and philosophical aspects that shaped the samurai's ethos. It makes for a compelling read if you're looking to understand how fierce loyalty and martial prowess were intertwined with spiritual practices and cultural beliefs.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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