Chinese Bible

Chinese Bible, originally uploaded by Wesley Fryer.

I am now doing some research work on the Bible translations in China. It is a very interesting theme to me. Hopefully I plan to complete it before the end of the year and publish it as a digital book (paper).

Kodomo-no Shiro, "Children's Castle"

Kodomo-no Shiro, "Children's Castle", originally uploaded by njflickrspace.

I will give a talk on my book, "How should Mormonism be viewed? A Third View" at Kodomo-no Shiro, Tokyo, on Feb. 16, 13:00-15:00. Mis Machiko Takayama will also talk at the occastion. Anyone is welcome!

Jesus in Gethsemane

Jesus in Gethsemane, originally uploaded by njflickrspace.

This is my favorite drawing of Jesus in Gethsemane as I saw it when I was a boy in my parents' house in Nishinomiya, Japan. It was embroidered on a cloth base. More magnificent, solemn, and impressive than those produced later by other artists. Very unfortunate that I could not show this picture to my lds Sunday School class today in Takatsuki, Osaka.

Jiro Numano, "How should Mormonism be viewed? A Third Viewpoint."

Jiro Numano, "How should Mormonism be viewed? A Third Viewpoint.", originally uploaded by njflickrspace.

It is a compilation of my lifework viz., how I see my own religion, Mormonism. Currently my stance is of an objective but understanding researcher/observer. The book includes LDS history in Japan and problems they face. It is written in Japanese.

The Last Supper by a Chinese artist

The Last Supper by a Chinese artist, originally uploaded by njflickrspace.

I found a very good picture on a Chinese SMS site, QQ. Faces of deciples and Jesus are drawn to show western features, but the landscape behind is typically Chinese.

In Sophia Cathedral, Harbin, China

In Sophia Cathedral, Harbin, China, originally uploaded by njflickrspace.

I felt I was treated with a wonderful singing group in this museum-turned cathedral. I would like to visit Harbin again.

A book to add to libraries

Books, originally uploaded by nnnnox.

I am about to finish writing a draft of my book on Mormonism in Japanese. It looks like a collection of my research papers, so I hope it will be edited to look more readable. The tentative title would be, "Mormonism I now know: a story by a convert who tries to be intellectually independent."