Living for Jesus and Japan: The Social and Theological Thought of Uchimura Kanzo

Uchimura Kanzo (1861–1930) was an independent, original, and thought-provoking pioneer of Christianity in modern Japan. His theological values were organically linked with his aspiration for living and practicing such evangelical ideas as prophetic existence, neighborly love, social justice, pacifism, patriotism, and internationalism in the sphere of public life. Uchimura's commitment to the interaction between religious thought and social life is apparent in his well-known epitaph: "I for Japan; Japan for the World; the World for Christ; and All for God."

In this interdisciplinary, multi-angled approach to Uchimura Kanzo, the contributors shed light on the inner logic, meanings, and modes of interaction between the religious and social thought observable in Kanzo.

Contributors:
Andrew E. Barshay
Kei Chiba
Shin Chiba
Kyougae Lee
Hiroshi Miura
Tsunao Ohyama
Hiroshi Shibuya
Takashi Shogimen
Yasuhiro Takahashi
Kunichika Yagyu