Project Gutenberg 2009-04-24 Public domain in the USA. 434 Cobbold, George A. (George Augustus) 1857 1915 Cobbold, George Augustus 11027930 Religion in Japan "Religion in Japan" by George A. Cobbold is a historical and sociological account written in the early 20th century. The text examines the interplay and development of various religious traditions in Japan, particularly Shintoism, Buddhism, and Christianity, against the backdrop of Japan's rapid modernization and cultural transformations. Cobbold’s work aims to elucidate the complex interactions between these faiths and their roles in Japanese society. At the start of the book, Cobbold sets the stage by discussing Japan's remarkable transformations over a relatively short period, moving from isolation to contact with the Western world, especially through trade and the arrival of Christian missionaries. He introduces the concept of the "transformation of Japan," emphasizing key societal changes, such as shifts in governance and education. Furthermore, he outlines the historical context of Japan's religions, noting the introduction of Buddhism from China, the establishment of Shintoism as a distinct belief system, and the complexities arising from these interwoven religious practices. Cobbold expresses a desire to focus on the religious aspects of Japan, suggesting that the nature of these faiths is crucial for understanding the culture and social dynamics of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Christianity Japan -- Religion Buddhism Shinto BL Text Category: History - Other Category: Religion/Spirituality Category: Sociology 276874 2025-08-11T15:35:47.447021 text/html 289140 2009-04-24T09:52:26 text/html 1082663 2025-08-11T15:35:57.017053 application/epub+zip 1088159 2025-08-11T15:35:51.603992 application/epub+zip 1471649 2009-04-24T09:52:37 application/pdf 147881 2025-08-11T15:35:49.498984 application/epub+zip 1497691 2025-08-11T15:36:00.160934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1468009 2025-08-11T15:35:55.431983 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150424 2022-09-13T10:09:40.133276 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183615 2025-08-11T15:35:46.786012 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184596 2020-06-20T20:36:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184440 2009-04-24T09:52:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184438 2009-04-24T09:52:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26281 2025-08-11T15:36:00.303924 application/rdf+xml 188198 2009-04-24T09:52:37 application/prs.tei 14250 2025-08-11T15:35:50.058975 image/jpeg 3734 2025-08-11T15:35:49.752016 image/jpeg 70134 2020-06-20T20:36:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 69934 2009-04-24T09:52:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 1007596 2009-04-24T09:52:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 1118221 2009-04-24T09:52:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 994305 2009-04-24T09:52:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 69914 2009-04-24T09:52:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 1080869 2025-08-11T15:35:47.493034 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog