Writings of Toyohiko Kagawa

by Keith Beasley-Topliffe (Editor)

Overview

Often mentioned as a model of how to blend prayer, compassion, and social action, Toyohiko Kagawa, a Japanese Christian, worked in the time between World Wars I and II to establish settlement houses, labor unions, and peasant unions and carry on evangelistic campaigns. Excerpts in this book include autobiographical reflections and thoughts on the Lord’s Prayer.

More than ever, people want to grow spiritually. Many want to explore the rich spiritual writings of influential leaders in the history of Christianity. But trying to read classics written centuries ago can be daunting. The Upper Room Spiritual Classics are designed to help by offering readable translations in an accessible format.

Each book provides at least 14 excerpts that cover the range of the writer’s spiritual concerns. An insightful, expertly written introduction helps readers understand the writer and his or her world.

The Upper Room Spiritual Classics will help both individuals and groups grow in their faith by seeing God through the eyes of remarkable spiritual leaders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780835816526
Publisher:	Upper Room Books
Publication date:	04/01/2017
Series:	Upper Room Spiritual Classics
Pages:	84
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Keith Beasley-Topliffe retired in July 2016 after serving as a United Methodist pastor for 36 years. He holds a BA from Cornell University, an MDiv from Boston University School of Theology, and an MA from The Institute of Formative Spirituality, Duquesne University.Beasley-Topliffe was the editor of The Upper Room Spiritual Classics, a major contributor to The Spiritual Formation Bible, and general editor of The Upper Room Dictionary of Spiritual Formation. He is the author of Surrendering to God: Living the Covenant Prayer (Paraclete Press, 2004).