Unique But Not Different: Latter-day Saints in Japan - Softcover

Takagi, Shinji; Grames, Conan; Rainock, Meagan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158958791X ISBN 13: 9781589587915

Publisher: Greg Kofford Books, 2023

Synopsis

• “A valuable guide to those of us who research this global faith tradition and seek the latest religious data on a country whose past we study.” —Reid L. Neilson, former Assistant Church Historian and Recorder, and author of Early Mormon Missionary Activities in Japan, 1901-1924
• “A must read for all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who love the Japanese people, have served a mission in Japan, spent time in Japan, or just want to understand the Japanese people and culture better.” —W. Steve Albrecht, president of the Japan Tokyo Mission (2009–12)
• “A crucial source for understanding Mormonism’s increasingly global reach.” — Benjamin E. Park, author of American Zion: A New History of Mormonism

巻末に、日本語要旨、日本語あとがき、図表の日本語訳付

Unique But Not Different: Latter-day Saints in Japan offers an insightful exploration into the experiences of Japanese members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shedding light on their integration of religious identity within a predominantly non-Christian society. Through comprehensive survey data collected from active practitioners, authors Shinji Takagi, Conan Grames, and Meagan Rainock delve into the challenges and opportunities these Latter-day Saints face. In doing so, they examine the diverse social, political, and ideological backgrounds of Japanese Latter-day Saints, providing valuable insights for scholars, missionaries, Church leaders, and members alike.

With meticulous analysis, the authors navigate topics ranging from personal conversion experiences to religious beliefs and adherence to cultural practices. They examine how Japanese Latter-day Saints successfully negotiate identity conflicts and contribute to the broader societal landscape amidst Japan's evolving cultural institutions. Offering statistical profiles and key findings tailored to various stakeholders, Unique But Not Different serves as an indispensable resource for understanding the complex dynamics of religious identity and acculturation in Japan, while also providing valuable insights applicable to minority religious practices worldwide.

For Japanese readers, the volume also includes a Japanese Afterword and translations of the summary, findings, tables, and figures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Greg Kofford Books
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158958791X
• ISBN 13: 9781589587915
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214