Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan
| Author | : Ian Reader |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 834 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0824823397 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780824823399 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (399 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan by : Ian Reader
Download or read book Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan written by Ian Reader and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study looks at Aum's claims about itself and asks why a religious movement ostensibly focused on yoga, meditation, asceticism, and pursuit of enlightenment became involved in violent activities. Reader places the sect in the context of contemporary Japanese religious patterns.