Christ S Samurai

Author : Jonathan Clements
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472136718

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Christ's Samurai by Jonathan Clements Pdf

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.

Author : Paul Nowak
Publisher : R.A.G.E. Media
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780977223466

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The Way of the Christian Samurai: Reflections for Servant-Warriors of Christ by Paul Nowak Pdf

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)

Author : William J. Farge
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813228518

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A Christian Samurai by William J. Farge Pdf

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.

Author : Shusaku Endo
Publisher : Steerforth Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-11-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781805330387

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The Samurai by Shusaku Endo Pdf

A gripping adventure story from “a masterly historical writer” about a Japanese expedition to cross the Pacific Ocean in the 17th century (David Mitchell) "A historical fiction with meanings for many cultures and all seasons, and a great travel narrative; its re-creations of place are extraordinary." ― The New York Times Book Review A classic of Japanese literature, The Samurai is one of Shūsaku Endo’s finest and most atmospheric works, brilliantly conveying the searing traumas of faith, both lost and newly discovered. In 17th-century Japan, a ship sets sail for Nueva España as part of an envoy to expand trade with the West. Onboard are a zealous Spanish missionary, who dreams of becoming bishop of Japan, and a disenchanted Samurai seeking to recover his lost family lands. In a journey full of peril, both men’s lives and ambitions hang in the balance as political machinations loom large and the terrifying persecution of Christians advances through Japan. Winner of the 1980 Noma Literary Prize, The Samurai is an intensely moving portrait of human courage and endurance, taken from a real event in history, and told with Endo’s signature stark simplicity. Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: outstanding classic storytelling from around the world, in a stylishly original series design. From newly rediscovered gems to fresh translations of the world’s greatest authors, this series includes such authors as Stefan Zweig, Hermann Hesse, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa and Gaito Gazdanov.

Author : Anthony J Bryant
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472802354

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Samurai 1550–1600 by Anthony J Bryant Pdf

This title details the culture, weapons, armour and training of the elite samurai warrior class in the fascinating Age of Battles period (1550-1600). This was a period of vital importance not only because of the political effects of the chaos but also due to the changes in warfare that occurred. In 1542 the Portuguese introduced the matchlock musket into Japanese warfare, and this book traces the effect that this important innovation had on the samurai. Life outside the field of battle is also examined, making this an unmissable book for those interested in this brave warrior caste.

Author : Katherine V. Dillon,Gordon W. Prange,Donald M. Goldstein
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781597973588

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God's Samurai by Katherine V. Dillon,Gordon W. Prange,Donald M. Goldstein Pdf

God's Samurai is the unusual story of Mitsuo Fuchida, the career aviator who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and participated in most of the fiercest battles of the Pacific war. A valuable record of major events, it is also the personal story of a man swept along by his times. Reared in the vanished culture of early twentieth-century Japan, war hero Fuchida returned home to become a simple farmer. After a scandalous love affair came his remarkable conversion to Christianity and years of touring the world as an evangelist. His tale is an informative, personal look at the war "from the other side."

Author : John Dougill
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780281075539

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In Search of Japan's Hidden Christians by John Dougill Pdf

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?

Author : Jonathan Clements
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781462919345

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Brief History of Japan by Jonathan Clements Pdf

This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion. First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a divine sovereign. It was the terminus of the Silk Road, the furthest end of the known world, a fertile source of inspiration for European artists, and an enduring symbol of the mysterious East. In recent times, it has become a powerhouse of global industry, a nexus of popular culture, and a harbinger of post-industrial decline. With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. Among the chapters in this Japanese history book are: The Way of the Gods: Prehistoric and Mythical Japan A Game of Thrones: Minamoto vs. Taira Time Warp: 200 Years of Isolation The Stench of Butter: Restoration and Modernization The New Breed: The Japanese Miracle

Author : Charles Ralph Boxer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Japan
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Christian Century in Japan, 1549-1650 by Charles Ralph Boxer Pdf

Author : Victor Harris,Nobuo Ogasawara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UCSC:32106012178841

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Swords of the Samurai by Victor Harris,Nobuo Ogasawara Pdf

Author : Rubin Pingk
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481430609

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Samurai Scarecrow by Rubin Pingk Pdf

A young ninja and his adorable younger sister who wants to be just like him are in for the Halloween of their lives in this tender sibling story with graphic novel–inspired illustrations, Samurai style. It is Halloween, and Yukio is excited to celebrate! But whatever Yukio does, his younger sister Kashi follows. When Yukio carves a pumpkin, Kashi carves a similar one. When Yukio maps out his trick-or-treat route, Kashi maps the same one. But when Kashi goes too far, Yukio says some things he doesn’t really mean. Can Yukio make it up to his adoring little sister? Or will Yukio find tricks instead of treats on his Halloween night?

Author : Ken Shigematsu
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310499268

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God in My Everything by Ken Shigematsu Pdf

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.

Author : Walt Mussell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0999291009

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The Samurai's Heart by Walt Mussell Pdf

Japan, 1587. Sen must find a husband to marry into her family's swordsmith business. She seeks a Christian husband, though Christianity is banned. Enter Nobuhiro. Third son of a high-level samurai, Nobuhiro fled his harsh father and apprenticed himself to a swordsmith. He yearns to prove his worth. They seem an ideal match. But for Sen, the choice is faith or family. For Nobuhiro, choosing a Christian ends any reconciliation with his family. Can love be forged from the impossible?

Author : Amy Stanley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781501188541

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Stranger in the Shogun's City by Amy Stanley Pdf

*Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography* *Winner of the 2020 National Book Critics Circle Award* *Winner of the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography* A “captivating” (The Washington Post) work of history that explores the life of an unconventional woman during the first half of the 19th century in Edo—the city that would become Tokyo—and a portrait of a city on the brink of a momentous encounter with the West. The daughter of a Buddhist priest, Tsuneno was born in a rural Japanese village and was expected to live a traditional life much like her mother’s. But after three divorces—and a temperament much too strong-willed for her family’s approval—she ran away to make a life for herself in one of the largest cities in the world: Edo, a bustling metropolis at its peak. With Tsuneno as our guide, we experience the drama and excitement of Edo just prior to the arrival of American Commodore Perry’s fleet, which transformed Japan. During this pivotal moment in Japanese history, Tsuneno bounces from tenement to tenement, marries a masterless samurai, and eventually enters the service of a famous city magistrate. Tsuneno’s life provides a window into 19th-century Japanese culture—and a rare view of an extraordinary woman who sacrificed her family and her reputation to make a new life for herself, in defiance of social conventions. “A compelling story, traced with meticulous detail and told with exquisite sympathy” (The Wall Street Journal), Stranger in the Shogun’s City is “a vivid, polyphonic portrait of life in 19th-century Japan [that] evokes the Shogun era with panache and insight” (National Review of Books).

Author : Emi Mase-Hasegawa
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789047433217

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Christ in Japanese Culture by Emi Mase-Hasegawa Pdf

Shedding light on a wide range of cross-cultural concerns and encounters, going far beyond narrow theological specialisation, the author argues that any successful process of missiological inculturation demands a serious antholopological consideration of indigenous faith.