Download or read book The Way of the Christian Samurai Reflections for Servant Warriors of Christ written by Paul Nowak and published by R.A.G.E. Media. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians are called to be both servants and soldiers of Christ. As this book demonstrates, there is much to be learned from the teachings and example of the Samurai, legendary servant-warriors of Japan, in order for believers respond to Gods call as Christian Samurai. (Christian)
Download or read book Bushido and Christianity written by Takemi Sasamori and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Christianity compatible with the martial arts and the ancient samurai code of Bushido? The Reverend Sasamori Takemi, Methodist minister and pastor of the Komaba Eden Church in Tokyo, Japan and inheritor of three ancient martial arts traditions, unequivocally answers: "Yes!" In Bushido and Christianity, the Rev. Sasamori weaves together elements Japanese history, lessons from the Bible, and his own personal experiences growing up in a samurai family to trace where Bushido, the martial arts, and Christianity intersect and shows how following these 'Ways' can lead to a more fulfilling life. The Rev. Sasmori has over forty years experience as a pastor and over seventy years of training in traditional Japanese martial arts. He is regularly featured in the media in Japan and is a sought-after lecturer on the connection between Bushido and Christianity worldwide. His life's mission has been to bridge the cultural divide between East and West.
Download or read book Christ s Samurai written by Jonathan Clements and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sect was said to harbour dark designs to overthrow the government. Its teachers used a dead language that was impenetrable to all but the innermost circle of believers. Its priests preached love and kindness, but helped local warlords acquire firearms. They encouraged believers to cast aside their earthly allegiances and swear loyalty to a foreign god-emperor, before seeking paradise in terrible martyrdoms. The cult was in open revolt, led, it was said, by a boy sorcerer. Farmers claiming to have the blessing of an alien god had bested trained samurai in combat and proclaimed that fires in the sky would soon bring about the end of the world. The Shogun called old soldiers out of retirement for one last battle before peace could be declared in Japan. For there to be an end to war, he said, the Christians would have to die. This is a true story.
Download or read book Bushido The Soul of Japan written by Inazo Nitobe and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-06-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About ten years ago, while spending a few days under the hospitable roof of the distinguished Belgian jurist, the lamented M. de Laveleye, our conversation turned, during one of our rambles, to the subject of religion. "Do you mean to say," asked the venerable professor, "that you have no religious instruction in your schools?" On my replying in the negative he suddenly halted in astonishment, and in a voice which I shall not easily forget, he repeated "No religion! How do you impart moral education?" The question stunned me at the time. I could give no ready answer, for the moral precepts I learned in my childhood days, were not given in schools and not until I began to analyze the different elements that formed my notions of right and wrong, did I find that it was Bushido that breathed them into my nostrils. The direct inception of this little book is due to the frequent queries put by my wife as to the reasons why such and such ideas and customs prevail in Japan. In my attempts to give satisfactory replies to M. de Laveleye and to my wife, I found that without understanding Feudalism and Bushido, the moral ideas of present Japan are a sealed volume. Taking advantage of enforced idleness on account of long illness, I put down in the order now presented to the public some of the answers given in our household conversation. They consist mainly of what I was taught and told in my youthful days, when Feudalism was still in force. Between Lafcadio Hearn and Mrs. Hugh Fraser on one side and Sir Ernest Satow and Professor Chamberlain on the other, it is indeed discouraging to write anything Japanese in English. The only advantage I have over them is that I can assume the attitude of a personal defendant, while these distinguished writers are at best solicitors and attorneys. I have often thought, " Had I their gift of language, I would present the cause of Japan in more eloquent terms!" But one who speaks in a borrowed tongue should be thankful if he can just make himself intelligible. All through the discourse I have tried to illustrate whatever points I have made with parallel examples from European history and literature, believing that these will aid in bringing the subject nearer to the comprehension of foreign readers. Should any of my allusions to religious subjects and to religious workers be thought slighting, I trust my attitude towards Christianity itself will not be questioned. It is with ecclesiastical methods and with the forms which obscure the teachings of Christ, and not with the teachings themselves, that I have little sympathy. I believe in the religion taught by Him and handed down to us in the New Testament, as well as in the law written in the heart. Further, I believe that God hath made a testament which may be called "old" with every people and nation, Gentile or Jew, Christian or Heathen.
Download or read book In Search of Japan s Hidden Christians written by John Dougill and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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?
Download or read book Jesus and the Samurai written by Michael Zomber and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By 250 AD, Christianity had spread throughout India and China. Known as the Shining Religion or the Luminous Teaching, it drew adherents from Buddhism and Hinduism who were seeking a faith that taught the possibility of achieving a society founded on love and compassion for their fellow man. The new doctrine reached the island nation of Japan where it was so well received that Christianity threatened to supplant Buddhism as the dominant religion. By the close of the 16th century Japanese Christians numbered in the millions. Fifty years later Christianity was officially proscribed and Christians faced execution for openly practicing their faith. Jesus and the Samurai tells their fascinating story with facts drawn from ancient and modern sources.
Download or read book The Greatest Collection of all Time Bushido The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe and The Influence of Greek ideas and usages upon the Christian Church by Edwin Hatch written by Inazo Nitobe and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-09-21 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Essence of Honor and Wisdom: Bushido, the Soul of Japan & The Influence of Greek Ideas and Usages Upon the Christian Church Embark on a journey through the depths of cultural philosophy and historical influence with this enlightening 2 Ebook combo. From the noble principles of Bushido to the profound impact of Greek thought on Christianity, this collection offers a rich tapestry of wisdom and insight from two distinct yet interconnected traditions. Book 1: Bushido, the Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe: A Revered Exploration of Japanese Ethics and Honor. Enter the world of feudal Japan as Inazo Nitobe delves into the essence of Bushido, the samurai code of ethics. Through meticulous scholarship and personal reflection, Nitobe unveils the core values of honor, loyalty, and self-discipline that defined the samurai way of life. With timeless wisdom and reverence, Bushido serves as a guide to living with integrity and grace. Book 2: The Influence of Greek Ideas and Usages Upon the Christian Church by Edwin Hatch: An Insightful Examination of Cultural Syncretism. Explore the intersection of ancient Greek philosophy and early Christianity as Edwin Hatch traces the evolution of religious thought and practice. From the philosophical foundations of Greek thought to the theological developments of the early church, Hatch illuminates the profound influence of Hellenistic culture on the shaping of Christian doctrine and tradition. Prepare to be inspired by the wisdom and historical significance within these seminal works. Will you embrace the noble ideals of Bushido, or will you unravel the intricate threads of cultural exchange between Greece and Christianity? The choice is yours. Embark on a Journey of Cultural Exploration and Philosophical Enlightenment! As you immerse yourself in the pages of this thought-provoking 2 Ebook combo, consider this: Are you ready to delve into the depths of honor and wisdom embodied by Bushido, or to trace the influence of ancient Greek ideas on the development of Christian thought? Join Nitobe and Hatch on a journey of cultural discovery and philosophical inquiry, and expand your understanding of the human experience. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity - Begin Your Journey of Cultural Insight Today!
Download or read book Relation Between the Ethics of Bushido and Christianity written by Arimichi Ebisawa and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bushido written by Inazō Nitobe and published by Black Belt Books. This book was released on 1979 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reprint of the 1899 original is perhaps the most complete study of samurai life, exhaustively researched using original documents.
Download or read book God in My Everything written by Ken Shigematsu and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ken Shigematsu shows that spiritual formation is more than just solitude and contemplative reflections. Spiritual formation happens in the everyday, in each and every moment of life. For those caught up in the busyness of work, family, and church, it often feels like time with God is just another thing on a crowded “to-do’ list. Ken explains how the time-tested spiritual practice of the “rule of life” can help bring busy people into a closer relationship with God. He shows how a personal rule of life can fit almost any vocation or life situation. In God in My Everything, you will discover how to create and practice a life-giving, sustainable rhythm in the midst of your demanding life. If you long for a deeper spirituality but often feel that the busyness of life makes a close relationship with God challenging—and, at times, seemingly impossible—this book is for you.
Download or read book Christianity the Japanese Way written by Caldarola and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Christian Samurai written by William J. Farge and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a close critical analysis of Baba Bunko's often humorous, but always biting, satirical essays a new picture of the hidden world of Christianity in eighteenth-century Japan emerges - a picture that contradicts the generally-held belief among Western historians that the Catholic mission in Japan ended in failure. A Christian Samurai will surprise many readers when they discover that Christian moral teachings not only survived the long period of persecution but influenced Japanese society throughout the Tokugawa period.
Download or read book Warrior Code written by Luis Alberto Martinez and published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Warrior Code, author Luis Alberto Martinez looks at the concept of service in the Bushido ethic and applies it to our Christian walk." -- p. 4 of cover.
Download or read book Christianity as a Social Factor in Modern Japan written by Allen Klein Faust and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bushido The Soul of Japan written by INAZO NITOBƒ and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-06-18 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bushido: The Soul of Japan was written by Inazo Nitobe in 1900 and is one of finest of the Japanese classics. Nitobe explains the influence of Chinese and Christian thought on Bushido as well as some of the stranger traditions such as Hara Kiri. A great book for anyone wanting to explore the heart and soul of Japan!
Download or read book Inventing the Way of the Samurai written by Oleg Benesch and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-09-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inventing the Way of the Samurai examines the development of the 'way of the samurai' - bushidō - which is popularly viewed as a defining element of the Japanese national character and even the 'soul of Japan'. Rather than a continuation of ancient traditions, however, bushidō developed from a search for identity during Japan's modernization in the late nineteenth century. The former samurai class were widely viewed as a relic of a bygone age in the 1880s, and the first significant discussions of bushidō at the end of the decade were strongly influenced by contemporary European ideals of gentlemen and chivalry. At the same time, Japanese thinkers increasingly looked to their own traditions in search of sources of national identity, and this process accelerated as national confidence grew with military victories over China and Russia. Inventing the Way of the Samurai considers the people, events, and writings that drove the rapid growth of bushidō, which came to emphasize martial virtues and absolute loyalty to the emperor. In the early twentieth century, bushidō became a core subject in civilian and military education, and was a key ideological pillar supporting the imperial state until its collapse in 1945. The close identification of bushidō with Japanese militarism meant that it was rejected immediately after the war, but different interpretations of bushidō were soon revived by both Japanese and foreign commentators seeking to explain Japan's past, present, and future. This volume further explores the factors behind the resurgence of bushidō, which has proven resilient through 130 years of dramatic social, political, and cultural change.
Download or read book Bushido written by Inazo Nitobe and published by Theophania Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-17 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHIVALRY is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history. It is still a living object of power and beauty among us; and if it assumes no tangible shape or form, it not the less scents the moral atmosphere, and makes us aware that we are still under its potent spell. The conditions of society which brought it forth and nourished it have long disappeared; but as those far-off stars which once were and are not, still continue to shed their rays upon us, so the light of chivalry, which was a child of feudalism, still illuminates our moral path, surviving its mother institution. It is a pleasure to me to reflect upon this subject in the language of Burke, who uttered the well-known touching eulogy over the neglected bier of its European prototype.
