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When The Cherry Trees Blossomed

by José Miguel Cejas
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Unforgettable stories capturing the essence of Japan.

This book, "When The Cherry Trees Blossomed," is a collection of short stories that offer a captivating glimpse into the culture and history of Japan. From a Buddhist bonze recounting a devastating earthquake to a sculptor's conversion experience, these diverse tales highlight the depth and beauty of Japanese society. With the development of Opus Dei as a backdrop, this book seamlessly weaves faith, adventure, and an exploration of faith in a country where Christianity is a minority. Dive into these unforgettable stories and immerse yourself in the essence of Japan.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

When The Cherry Trees Blossomed

by José Miguel Cejas
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ISBN: 9781594173103
Authors: José Miguel Cejas
Publisher: Scepter
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Religion
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Christian, Christian Non Fiction, Spirituality
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 4 readers)

Description

DescriptionBy José Miguel CejasThis book includes a set of unforgettable short stories that offer a fascinating look at Japan, the beginnings of Christian conversion, and the development of Opus Dei in the land of the Rising Sun…. A Buddhist bonze recalls an earthquake that devastated Japan, a sculptor working on a statue of the Holy Family tells about his conversion, a well-known poet of haiku speaks of Japanese culture. People of diverse profiles, both Christian and non-Christian, offer their views on the adventure of faith and the development of Opus Dei in a country where the Christian population remains around 1%.Author BioJosé Miguel Cejas (1952-2016) graduated from the University of Navarre in 1975. He wrote more than 20 books, including many biographies of persons connected with Opus Dei. His book, Like Any A Girl Named Montse, the story of Venerable Montserrat Grases, was published by Scepter in 2017.
 

Unforgettable stories capturing the essence of Japan.

This book, "When The Cherry Trees Blossomed," is a collection of short stories that offer a captivating glimpse into the culture and history of Japan. From a Buddhist bonze recounting a devastating earthquake to a sculptor's conversion experience, these diverse tales highlight the depth and beauty of Japanese society. With the development of Opus Dei as a backdrop, this book seamlessly weaves faith, adventure, and an exploration of faith in a country where Christianity is a minority. Dive into these unforgettable stories and immerse yourself in the essence of Japan.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.