Yoshimasa Moribe

Saigoh Takamori read the Bible which was in Chinese since there was no Japanese translation yet. Jesus taught his disciples to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." (Matthew 5:44) This idea was contrary to any teaching Saigoh would have heard before. Yet after the Boshin War to restore the emperor to power, he advocated forgiving those who had fought against him. The Bible’s influence on him is reflected in his teachings to the common people compiled in a book by his pen name entitled, The Dying Instructions of Nanshu. His famous motto was "Revere Heaven, Love Mankind." We too need to worship the Creator God and love people.

Issued date:	2018年04月19日
code:	44478
Price:	¥825(tax included)