Unseen Face of Japan; (June 1, 2013) David C. Lewis
by David C. Lewis (Author)
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The things which are right in front of us can often be the
things which are most hidden. In Japan, the word omote means 'face'.
But it also means 'mask' - something that a person uses to hide an
inner reality. Face-value questions - 'Are the Japanese religious?'
'What do they believe?' - produce face-value answers. We need to delve
deeper. This book explores the motivations behind why Japanese people
act in a 'religious' way, based on what ordinary people say about
their attitudes and experiences. In the process it also uncovers core
values within Japanese culture. By understanding these motivations and
values, we discover that the Son of Man came not to destroy Japanese
culture but to fulfil it. This fully revised and updated edition
includes data from the latest surveys of Japanese attitudes, church
statistics, and the most recent research into Japanese society and
religion.