Kanamori's life-story : Told by himself; how the Higher Criticism wrecked a Japanese Christian—and how he came back

In this candid memoir a Japanese Christian recounts how the rise of “higher criticism” – a scholarly movement that questioned the supernatural foundations of Scripture – shook his faith to its core. He describes the intellectual turmoil that led him away from the church, the sense of loss that followed, and the deep yearning that eventually pulled him back into the gospel’s simple, powerful claim. The narrative offers an intimate view of a mind wrestling with modern ideas while still hearing a voice calling for redemption.

Set against the backdrop of a Japan newly opened to Western influence, his story traces the early days of foreign teachers and missionaries who introduced both modern tactics and Christian teaching. From his own conversion to the remarkable task of leading thousands to Christ, the account blends personal struggle with the broader awakening of a nation. Listeners will hear how his perseverance turned doubt into a revitalized ministry, illustrating that the core message of the gospel can endure even the most challenging cultural and intellectual storms.