When the Bamboo Bends
Subtitle: Christ and Culture in Japan
Publisher: World Council of Churches
Published: January 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9782825413623
Subjects: Religion & Beliefs; Religion; Philosophy
Description: "When the Bamboo Bends is a visual and thought-provoking exploration of spirituality in the Eastern Christian tradition. Throughout the world Christian ideas and worship are expressed through local culture. In the East, and in Japan in particular, bamboo is a key cultural symbol. Its characteristics - shape, flexibility, eternally green leaves and hollow stem - are interpreted in the light of their religious significance. The objective of this book is to stimulate ideas of the relationship between Christ and culture throughout the world."--BOOK JACKET.