New book Religion Introduction to Religious Iconography : The Cross, From Temple to Buddha and Monster - 4 editions Chuko Shinsho

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Religion : Chuko Shinsho / Cross, Buddha statue, saint painting, Mandala, Jigoku-ezu, mythical gods and dragons. Images, which are formed by symbolic marks, space symbols, sculptures, pictures and images, are an important feature of religious doctrines as well as creeds. This book explains the knowledge of religious iconography, which is essential for understanding different cultures, by topic such as "Strange Gods," "Sacred Letters," and "Depiction of the End." It introduces the deep world of religious culture with over 200 illustrations. At the end of the book, there is a guide that explains the "doctrine and history" of major religions in an easy-to-understand manner.