The Way of Deliverance: Three Years with the Condemned Japanese War Criminals (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258498931)

""The Way of Deliverance"" is a non-fiction book written by Shinsho Hanayama, detailing his experiences as a prison chaplain for three years in Sugamo Prison, Tokyo, where he ministered to the Japanese war criminals who were convicted of crimes committed during World War II. The author describes his interactions with the condemned prisoners, including their conversations, confessions, and spiritual struggles, and how he helped them find redemption and forgiveness before their executions. Hanayama also provides insight into the Japanese culture and mindset during the post-war era, as well as the political and social climate surrounding the war crimes trials. This book offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of World War II and the moral complexities of justice, forgiveness, and redemption.Translated By James K. Sasaki. Translation Revised By Harrison Collins.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.

Author: Shinsho Hanayama
ISBN-10: 1258498936
ISBN-13: 9781258498931
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/20/2012
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d