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Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan - The Case of Aum Shinrikyo (Hardcover) Loot Price: R3,900
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Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan - The Case of Aum Shinrikyo (Hardcover): Ian Reader

Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan - The Case of Aum Shinrikyo (Hardcover)

Ian Reader

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Looks at Aum's claims about itself and asks, why did a religious movement ostensibly focussed on yoga, meditation, asceticism and enlightenment become involved in violent activities, and discusses Aum's spiritual roots, placing it in the context of contemporary Japanese religious patterns.

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Imprint: RoutledgeCurzon
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: April 2000
First published: 2000
Authors: Ian Reader
Dimensions: 234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 978-0-7007-1108-6
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > General
LSN: 0-7007-1108-2
Barcode: 9780700711086

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