Kosuke koyama biography of mahatma
Kosuke Koyama, a prominent Japanese protestant theologian, published his most famous work Waterbuffalo Theology in , a landmark year for..
Mahatma Gandhi and modern movements for democracy in Asia - all are seen by.
“Has not theology inflated my language and thought? Has this inflation kept me from real contact with people? Truly, theology is more manageable than God” (151). These inquisitive words of Japanese theologian, Kosuke Koyama, continue to echo throughout my heart and mind even after reading his seminal text on theology and mission, Water Buffalo Theology. As someone who loves to engage theology and the various contributions of historical and contemporary voices, I have recognized the hazardous tendency to become overly cognitive and disengaged with real persons and human experiences. That said, Water Buffalo Theology was a refreshing read, which I consider a vital resource for anyone who longs not only to read and teach theology, but also and especially to live and incarnate God-talk in a variety of cultural contexts. Kosuke Koyama (1929-2009), an astute learner, teacher, and respected academic, is intentional to bridge the gap between two sacre