Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan

The Case of Aum Shinrikyo

Autor*innen

• Ian Reader

Parameter

• 304 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Geschichte
• Japan
• Religion
• Sachliteratur

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The book examines the transformation of Aum, a religious movement rooted in yoga, meditation, and enlightenment, into a group associated with violence. It delves into the spiritual origins of Aum and situates its evolution within contemporary Japanese religious trends, providing insights into the complex interplay between spirituality and extremism.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Einband: Paperback