Date of Award
6-30-1945
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div)
Department
Systematic Theology
First Advisor
Paul Kretzmann
Abstract
Our thesis is: Shinto is the principle of the Japanese nation. It is manifested in the love of the people for the nation. As for the individual in his relationship to God, Shinto leaves the matter to each soul. But the two factors are so closely related that they militate against the successful introduction of Christianity.
Our study of Shinto will be, first of all, the consideration of the historical circumstances and influences in which Shinto developed. Then the traditional myths will be analyzed. Finally, the resulting State Shinto and the sectarian Shinto will be described.
Recommended Citation
Shibata, George, "Shinto the Principle of Japan" (1945). Bachelor of Divinity. 155.
https://scholar.csl.edu/bdiv/155
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