About this title: Although most historical and contemporary religions are governed by men, there are, scattered throughout the world, a handful of well-documented religions led by women. Most of these are marginal, subordinate, or secondary religions in the societies in which they are located. The one known exception to this rule is the indigenous religion of Okinawa, where women lead the official mainstream religion of the society. In this fieldwork-based study, Susan Sered provides the first in-depth look at this unique religious tradition, exploring the intersection between religion and gender. In addition ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York, N.Y.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195124873ISBN:0195124871
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195124873ISBN:0195124871
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195124873ISBN:0195124871
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Audience: General/trade. Like New Condition! Appears and feels unread. Tight binding. Gift quality. read more
Description: New in no jacket. pp. 298. A study of the priestesses in Okinawa, the southernmost islands of Japan, which is the only contemporary society in which women lead the official, mainstream, publicly funded religion. Priestesses are the acknowledged religious leaders within the home, clan, & village. This study provides a gender-sensitive look at a remarkable religious tradition. Sered spent a year living in an Okinawan fishing village, joining priestesses as they conducted rituals in the sacred ... read more
Edition: First PAPERBACK EDITION
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195124873ISBN:0195124871
Description: As New. Religion. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. VIII + 298 PAGES. Includes preface, prologue, introduction, conclusion, notes, references, index, & 2 appendices: 1. glossary of japanese & okinawan words & 2. Dramatis Personae. " Through in-depth-examination of this unique and little-studied society, Sered offers a glimpse of a religious paradigm radically different from the male-dominated religious ideologies found in many other cultures. " read more
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