{"product_id":"bushido-and-christianity-takemi-sasamori-9798987242155","title":"Bushido and Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan a Christian follow the way of the sword?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this concise and powerful exploration, Rev. Takemi Sasamori-a Japanese Methodist minister and master of traditional kenjutsu-bridges the worlds of Bushido, the samurai code, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from over 70 years of martial arts training and 40 years of ministry, Rev. Sasamori reveals how the warrior virtues of honor, discipline, and self-sacrifice resonate deeply with Christian values. Through thoughtful reflections on the samurai way and biblical teachings, he addresses the spiritual questions many Christian martial artists face today: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre martial arts compatible with Christianity?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat can the samurai teach us about following Christ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can faith and martial discipline coexist?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart spiritual reflection, part cultural history, this unique book invites believers to discover a Christ-centered path within the warrior's journey. It's ideal for Christian martial artists, students of Japanese culture, or anyone seeking deeper spiritual meaning through the martial path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rev. Sasamori served for over forty years as a pastor and spent over seventy years training in traditional Japanese martial arts. He was regularly featured in Japanese media and was a sought-after speaker on the connection between Bushido and Christianity worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Takemi Sasamori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798987242155\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alkaid Research LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Takemi Sasamori","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47419797340415,"sku":"9798987242155","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_543f51cf-3883-4ed0-a336-9cf661a0b652.jpg?v=1761513909","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bushido-and-christianity-takemi-sasamori-9798987242155","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}