How Long to Read Essentials of Shinto

How Long Does it Take to Read Essentials of Shinto?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 26 minutes to read Essentials of Shinto by Stuart Picken

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Shinto is finally receiving the attention it deserves as a fundamental component of Japanese culture. Nevertheless, it remains a remarkably complex and elusive phenomenon to which Western categories of religion do not readily apply. A knowledge of Shinto can only proceed from a basic understanding of Japanese shrines and civilization, for it is closely intermingled with the Japanese way of life and continues to be a vital natural religion. This book is a convenient guide to Shinto thought. As a reference work, the volume does not offer a detailed critical study of all aspects of Shinto. Instead, it overviews the essential teachings of Shinto and provides the necessary cultural and historical context for understanding Shinto as a dynamic force in Japanese civilization. The book begins with an historical overview of Shinto, followed by a discussion of Japanese myths. The volume then discusses the role of shrines, which are central to Shinto rituals. Other portions of the book discuss the various Shinto sects and the evolution of Shinto from the Heian period to the present. Because Japanese terms are central to Shinto, the work includes a glossary.

How long is Essentials of Shinto?

Essentials of Shinto by Stuart Picken is 436 pages long, and a total of 111,616 words.

This makes it 147% the length of the average book. It also has 136% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Essentials of Shinto Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 9 minutes to read Essentials of Shinto aloud.

What Reading Level is Essentials of Shinto?

Essentials of Shinto is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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