Takahashi Miyuki, *A Study of the History of Shinto Thought*, Pelican Press Introduction: The indigenous kami beliefs of ancient times, influenced by Buddhism in the medieval period and Confucianism in the early modern period, formed "Shinto" as a doctrine, dominating the world of scholarship and thought. Behind this was the Japanese people's intellectual endeavor to pursue their own cultural identity in response to foreign ideas. The author, born into a family of shrine priests, studied the history of thought and is a valuable figure who can interpret ancient Shinto documents within the context of intellectual history. This volume compiles the results of her long years of research. #Religious Studies #Folklore #Mythology #History #Philosophy #Japanese Mythology #Japanese History #History of Japanese Thought #Kojiki #Nihon Shoki