264 pp. April 2002
paper, ISBN 978-0-8248-2620-8, $21.00
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Asia
Japan
religion
Buddhism
history
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Jodo Shinshu: Shin Buddhism in Medieval Japan
by James C. Dobbins
Pure Land Buddhist Studies
Published with the Institute of Buddhist Studies at the Graduate Theological Union
A Choice Outstanding Academic Book
"The most complete and important book on the early history of Shin Buddhism to appear in English.... No other work in English combines the biography of the founder with such a detailed study of the complex development of Shin Buddhism from its simple beginnings as a small, rural primarily lay Buddhist movement in the 12th century to its rapid growth as a powerful urban religion in the 15th century." --Choice
First paperback edition
James C. Dobbins is professor of religion and East Asian studies at Oberlin College.
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