Paul Tillich - Journey To Japan In 1960 eBook

In the summer of 1960 Paul Tillich visited Japan. Together with his wife Hannah, he spent eight weeks in the country sightseeing, lecturing, and having discussions with local scholars. This monograph provides the first comprehensive documentation of Tillichs journey, highlighting the political context and the itinerary of his visit. Moreover, Tomoaki Fukai presents the manuscripts of Tillichs lectures, his conversations with leading Buddhists in Kyoto, and his correspondence with his Japanese hosts.