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Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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The Japan Christian Year Book
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Author: In Search of Japan's Hidden Christians
Author: John DougillPublisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281075530
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
In Search of Japan's Hidden Christians is a remarkable story of suppression, secrecy and survival in the face of human cruelty and God’s apparent silence. Part history, part travelogue, it explores and seeks to explain a clash of civilizations—of East and West—that resonates to this day. For seven generations, Japan’s ‘Hidden Christians’ preserved a faith that was forbidden on pain of death. Just as remarkably, descendants of the Hidden Christians continue to practise their beliefs today, refusing to rejoin the Catholic Church. Why? And what is it about Japanese culture that makes it so resistant to Western Christianity?
The Beginning of Heaven and Earth
Author: Christal WhelanPublisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824818241
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In 1865 a French priest was visited by a small group of Japanese at his newly built church in Nagasaki. They were descendants of Japan's first Christians, the survivors of brutal religious persecution under the Tokugawa government. The Kakure Kirishitan, or "hidden Christians," had practiced their religion in secret for several hundred years. Sometime after their visit the priest received a copy of the Kakure bible, the Tenchi Hajimari no Koto, "Beginning of Heaven and Earth," an intriguing amalgam of Bible stories, Japanese fables, and Roman Catholic doctrine. Whelan offers a complete translation of this unique work accompanied by an illuminating commentary that provides the first theory of origin and evolution of the Tenchi. Today, the few Kakure Kirishitan communities still in existence view the Tenchi as strange and flawed, expressing a distorted form of Christianity. It is, however, the only text produced by the Kakure Kirishitan that depicts their highly syncretistic tradition and provides a colorful window through which to examine the dynamics of religious acculturation.
The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1963 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Nihon Kirisutokyo KyogikaiPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780656656172
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Excerpt from The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1963 The National Christian Council 145 Education Association of Christian Japan Bible Society 157 Y. M. C. A. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1968 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Hallam C. Shorrock Jr.Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780656856404
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Excerpt from The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1968 As Sadao Watanabe's special jacket for this 1968 Japan Christian Yearbook indicates, this is a special issue. It is a special issue for two reasons: 1) It commemorates the Centennial observance of the Meiji Restoration of 1868; 2) It is the first Japan Christian Yearbook: to be prepared and issued under joint Protestant and Roman Catholic auspices. In connection with the Centennial observance of the Meiji Restoration, which restored Japan as a strong and united nation within the world's community of nations, an attempt has been made by the Editors and Editorial Committee of the 1968 Japan Christian Yearbook to: 1) review and analyze the planting and development of Christianity in Japan; 2) Show the role which Christianity has played in Japan's modernization; and, 3) evaluate the place of Christianity in both present and future Japanese thought and culture. In reference to the second special and unique character of this issue of the Yearbook - its being a product of joint Pro testant and Roman Catholic efforts - the Editorial Committee has from the very beginning rejected any idea of speaking about Protestant or Catholic points of view, no matter how legitimate such a distinction might be theologically or ecclesiastically. In other words, we have resolved to approach our common tasks simply as Christians. This stance has been strengthened by the participation of some' outstanding non-christians in the ecumenical dialogue which is repre sented in these pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1961 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Kiyoshi HiraiPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780243241408
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Excerpt from The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1961 It is a joy for the editor and the members of the editorial board to present to the public again another volume of the Japan Christian Year Book. It is also a sacred duty for the editor to express his sincere appreciation for the hearty cooperation and help rendered by Christian friends in this country. Different as they may be in their theological, political and social points of view, they are all uhited in trying to describe the events and affairs, religious and otherwise, as objectively and impartially as possible. It is hoped that the articles in this volume will contribute much to the proper understanding and appreciation of Christianity in present day Japan. This year may seem to be a less eventful than the years of the Protestant Centenary (1959) and the World Convention of Christian Education Nevertheless, this has been an eventful year. The significance of the several events must be properly appraised. Mr. Muto is an excellent writ er who gives an unprejudiced observation on social affairs from a Christian point of View. Dr. Kuwada's article on religious freedom will throw much light on our understand ing of the shinto-shrine problem in this country. It is an article worth perusal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1956, Vol. 45
Author: Alden E. MatthewsPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780656111275
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Excerpt from The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1956, Vol. 45: A Survey of the Christian Movement in Japan During 1955 This article makes no attempt to enumerate all im portant events in the Christian movement in Japan dur ing Rather the purpose has been to sharpen up and to analyse briefly some of the more evident trends in the Protestant Church, in this country. To the ex tent which a discussion of political and economic aspects is deemed a prerequisite toward an intelligent under standing of the general religious situation, a summary treatment of these fields is presented as an introduction. The only valid reason why this article has been written by a person who has been but five years in this land is that I was so requested by people who perhaps should have known better. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1969-1970 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Ryozo HaraPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780656497577
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Excerpt from The Japan Christian Yearbook, 1969-1970 The Protestant Missionary Directory is not included in this issue of the Yearbook. Your attention is directed to the Protestant Missionary Directory, published by the Japan Evangelical Missionary Association, 1 Kanda Surugadai 2 chome, Chiyoda-ku. Tokyo 101, Telephone: 294-0597. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
