Diaconal Church Initiatives and Social/Public Welfare in Postwar Japan: A Descriptive Overview

This article reflects on post-WWII developments and the current state of church-related diaconal initiatives in Japan. Pioneering Christians have made significant contributions to the development of social welfare since the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Despite still being a radical minority of around only...

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Main Author: Van der Watt, Stéphan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2023
In: Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 5
Further subjects:B Justice
B Holistic Care
B Dignity
B Social Welfare
B Diakonia
B postwar Japan
B Public welfare
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