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Overcoming Barriers to Evangelization in Japan

by David J Lu
Hardcover |English |1532692757 | 9781532692758

Overcoming Barriers to Evangelization in Japan

by David J Lu
Hardcover |English |1532692757 | 9781532692758
Overview
With the advent of the Reiwa era and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the world's attention is riveted on Japan's grand tradition. Yet these same traditions are the ones that are hindering our efforts for evangelization. A college student knows he will be disowned by his family if baptized, and a Christian wife cannot receive baptism because of her Buddhist husband's strong opposition. How can we combat against these? There are two approaches:

1. We can condemn Japanese practices as total darkness and preach against them, or;

2. We can follow Paul's teaching and deem the Japanese people as worshiping ""an unknown god"" (Acts 17:22-31), and try to emphasize common grace at each turn.

This book follows the second approach, but provides judiciously placed ""caution"" signs. It will tell you how to engage in conversation with non-Christians while providing an insider's view of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Its main purpose is to obtain conversion among the die-hard Buddhists, Shintoists, and traditionalists. When that is done, God's kingdom will be enriched in a manner similar to the time when Saul of Tarsus became Paul the apostle.
ISBN: 1532692757
ISBN13: 9781532692758
Author: David J Lu
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2019-09-04
Language: English
PageCount: 140
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.38 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 8.8 ounces
With the advent of the Reiwa era and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the world's attention is riveted on Japan's grand tradition. Yet these same traditions are the ones that are hindering our efforts for evangelization. A college student knows he will be disowned by his family if baptized, and a Christian wife cannot receive baptism because of her Buddhist husband's strong opposition. How can we combat against these? There are two approaches:

1. We can condemn Japanese practices as total darkness and preach against them, or;

2. We can follow Paul's teaching and deem the Japanese people as worshiping ""an unknown god"" (Acts 17:22-31), and try to emphasize common grace at each turn.

This book follows the second approach, but provides judiciously placed ""caution"" signs. It will tell you how to engage in conversation with non-Christians while providing an insider's view of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Its main purpose is to obtain conversion among the die-hard Buddhists, Shintoists, and traditionalists. When that is done, God's kingdom will be enriched in a manner similar to the time when Saul of Tarsus became Paul the apostle.
Editorial Reviews

"David Lu's volume is unique and important. . . . Both his years of scholarship and his personal experience as a believer sharing his faith come together in this book. It calls for both high respect toward Japanese culture and an unflinching presentation of gospel truth. Anyone at all concerned to see Christianity flourish in Japan and serve its people well should read this book." --Tim Keller, Redeemer City to City

"As someone who was a missionary in Japan for more than twenty years, I found this book very insightful and easy to read. . . . I wish I had this book when I arrived in Japan!" --Steve Weemes, former OMF missionary to Japan

"As Dr. Lu navigates a boundless journey with his tricultural background and exuberant spirits on mission in Japan, readers will find themselves well equipped for their journey to come." --Asako Hirohashi, translator of The Prodigal God and Center Church

"This brief work covers a number of key factors that impede effective evangelism in Japan, and gives insightful recommendations for missionaries seeking to advance the gospel in a Japanese context." --Robert A. Drews, Mission to the World, Japan Country Deputy Director

"With his rich and accurate understanding of both the heart and mind of the Japanese as well as those of Christian missionaries, Dr. David Lu gives practical tips for bringing Christian faith into the religious and cultural context of today's Japan." --Yuki Takai-Heller, Tainan Theological College, Taiwan

"As someone who was a missionary in Japan for more than 20 years, I found this book very insightful and easy to read. Even though the author was never a missionary there, he does an excellent job thinking through both the barriers to the Gospel and some practical ways to deal with them. I wish I had had this book when I arrived in Japan!" --Steve Weemes, former OMF missionary to Japan


David J. Lu is professor emeritus of history and Japanese studies at Bucknell University. His works--he writes in English about Japanese history and business practices and in Japanese about American history and society--reflect his desire to be a bridge-builder between the two countries. His works have benefited from his almost-unlimited access to all strata of Japanese society. This volume is his seventeenth book, and his second on evangelism.

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Overview
With the advent of the Reiwa era and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the world's attention is riveted on Japan's grand tradition. Yet these same traditions are the ones that are hindering our efforts for evangelization. A college student knows he will be disowned by his family if baptized, and a Christian wife cannot receive baptism because of her Buddhist husband's strong opposition. How can we combat against these? There are two approaches:

1. We can condemn Japanese practices as total darkness and preach against them, or;

2. We can follow Paul's teaching and deem the Japanese people as worshiping ""an unknown god"" (Acts 17:22-31), and try to emphasize common grace at each turn.

This book follows the second approach, but provides judiciously placed ""caution"" signs. It will tell you how to engage in conversation with non-Christians while providing an insider's view of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Its main purpose is to obtain conversion among the die-hard Buddhists, Shintoists, and traditionalists. When that is done, God's kingdom will be enriched in a manner similar to the time when Saul of Tarsus became Paul the apostle.
ISBN: 1532692757
ISBN13: 9781532692758
Author: David J Lu
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Format: Hardcover
PublicationDate: 2019-09-04
Language: English
PageCount: 140
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.38 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 8.8 ounces
With the advent of the Reiwa era and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the world's attention is riveted on Japan's grand tradition. Yet these same traditions are the ones that are hindering our efforts for evangelization. A college student knows he will be disowned by his family if baptized, and a Christian wife cannot receive baptism because of her Buddhist husband's strong opposition. How can we combat against these? There are two approaches:

1. We can condemn Japanese practices as total darkness and preach against them, or;

2. We can follow Paul's teaching and deem the Japanese people as worshiping ""an unknown god"" (Acts 17:22-31), and try to emphasize common grace at each turn.

This book follows the second approach, but provides judiciously placed ""caution"" signs. It will tell you how to engage in conversation with non-Christians while providing an insider's view of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Its main purpose is to obtain conversion among the die-hard Buddhists, Shintoists, and traditionalists. When that is done, God's kingdom will be enriched in a manner similar to the time when Saul of Tarsus became Paul the apostle.
Editorial Reviews

"David Lu's volume is unique and important. . . . Both his years of scholarship and his personal experience as a believer sharing his faith come together in this book. It calls for both high respect toward Japanese culture and an unflinching presentation of gospel truth. Anyone at all concerned to see Christianity flourish in Japan and serve its people well should read this book." --Tim Keller, Redeemer City to City

"As someone who was a missionary in Japan for more than twenty years, I found this book very insightful and easy to read. . . . I wish I had this book when I arrived in Japan!" --Steve Weemes, former OMF missionary to Japan

"As Dr. Lu navigates a boundless journey with his tricultural background and exuberant spirits on mission in Japan, readers will find themselves well equipped for their journey to come." --Asako Hirohashi, translator of The Prodigal God and Center Church

"This brief work covers a number of key factors that impede effective evangelism in Japan, and gives insightful recommendations for missionaries seeking to advance the gospel in a Japanese context." --Robert A. Drews, Mission to the World, Japan Country Deputy Director

"With his rich and accurate understanding of both the heart and mind of the Japanese as well as those of Christian missionaries, Dr. David Lu gives practical tips for bringing Christian faith into the religious and cultural context of today's Japan." --Yuki Takai-Heller, Tainan Theological College, Taiwan

"As someone who was a missionary in Japan for more than 20 years, I found this book very insightful and easy to read. Even though the author was never a missionary there, he does an excellent job thinking through both the barriers to the Gospel and some practical ways to deal with them. I wish I had had this book when I arrived in Japan!" --Steve Weemes, former OMF missionary to Japan


David J. Lu is professor emeritus of history and Japanese studies at Bucknell University. His works--he writes in English about Japanese history and business practices and in Japanese about American history and society--reflect his desire to be a bridge-builder between the two countries. His works have benefited from his almost-unlimited access to all strata of Japanese society. This volume is his seventeenth book, and his second on evangelism.

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  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
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If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

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To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

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  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

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