Kagawa: An Apostle Of Japan

By Margaret Baumann

Book Overview

Kagawa: An Apostle Of Japan by Margaret Baumann is a biographical account of the life of Toyohiko Kagawa, a Japanese Christian reformer and social activist. The book explores Kagawa's early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent work as an advocate for the poor and marginalized in Japan. Baumann delves into Kagawa's efforts to improve living conditions for the urban poor, his support for workers' rights, and his work with pacifist organizations. The book also examines Kagawa's writings and teachings, which focused on the importance of social justice and the role of Christianity in promoting a more equitable society. Through interviews with Kagawa's family and associates, as well as extensive research, Baumann provides a detailed and insightful portrait of this influential figure in Japanese history. Overall, Kagawa: An Apostle Of Japan offers a compelling look at the life and legacy of a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432587374
• ISBN13: 9781432587376
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"