The Diary of a Japanese Convert (eBook)

Uchimura Kanzo (Autor)

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2022
141 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654702887-1 (EAN)

Infos

Uchimura Kanzo's 'The Diary of a Japanese Convert' offers a unique glimpse into the cultural and religious struggles faced by a Japanese man who converts to Christianity. Written in a diary format, the book delves into the internal conflicts and external pressures that the protagonist faces as he grapples with his newfound faith. With a blend of introspective reflections and vivid descriptions of Japanese society in the late 19th century, Kanzo's literary style is both poignant and insightful. The book serves as a significant contribution to the Christian literature genre, shedding light on the intersection of faith and culture in a non-Western context. The author's personal experiences as a Christian in a predominantly Buddhist society undoubtedly influenced the narrative, adding depth and authenticity to the story. Readers interested in exploring the complexities of religious conversion and cultural identity will find 'The Diary of a Japanese Convert' to be a compelling and enlightening read.

Autor

Uchimura Kanzo (1861–1930) was a renowned Japanese author and Christian evangelist who is highly regarded for his significant contributions to the development of non-church Christianity in Japan. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), he pursued his education at Sapporo Agricultural College, where he was deeply influenced by his American teachers and embraced Christianity. Uchimura's faith was not simply doctrinal but also profoundly contemplative and interwoven with his sense of national identity, a recurring theme in his literary works and public life. After studying in the United States, he returned to Japan determined to propagate a form of Christianity that was free from ecclesiastical structures and foreign influence, fostering a direct personal relationship between the individual believer and God. His seminal work, 'The Diary of a Japanese Convert' (1895), offers an introspective narrative of his spiritual journey, reflecting his internal struggles and the synthesis of his Christian faith with Japanese values. Uchimura's literary style is characterized by introspection, sincerity, and a passionate concern for truth and justice, elements that have invited comparison with the transcendentalist movement. His writings continue to be studied for their unique approach to religion and spirituality that bridges Eastern and Western philosophical thought.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• Schlagworte: 19th century Japan culture • Asian religious conversion • author's diary • christian evangelist • Christianity • christianity in japan • christian missionary • earth sciences • Geography • Historical Japanese diaries • Humanities • Japan • Japanese Christianity • japanese literature • Japanese pacifist • meiji era • Meiji period writings • Mukyokai movement • Nature • Nonchurch Movement • Non-Western Christian memoir • Physical Sciences • pre-World War II • Religion • Science • Social Institutions • spiritual autobiographies • Taisho period • Uchimura Kanzo autobiography