Abstract

"Interfaith Dialogue for Mutual Understanding": Even in the 21st century, differences in religion and sects are often cited as causes for ethnic conflict and regional disputes. Under the assumption that "interfaith dialogue becomes possible by acknowledging and understanding the 'differences' among religions", this book attempts to foster interfaith understanding through lectures and discussions by researchers of various religions.

Author’s Information

Masahiko Asoyama
Masahiko Asoyama was born in 1940. He is an emeritus professor at Kokugakuin University and the chief priest of Ipponzuka Inari Shrine. His specializations are in Shinto and religious studies.

Takashi Sakamoto
Takashi Sakamoto was born in 1927. He is an emeritus professor at St. Marianna University School of Medicine and a Catholic clergyman. His areas of expertise are philosophy, psychosomatic medicine, human welfare studies, and death studies.

Yoshinori Sanada
Yoshinori Sanada was born in 1937. He was an emeritus professor at Chuo University. His specializations were in Roman law, Islamic law, and comparative legal history. He passed away in 2017.

Makio Takemura
Makio Takemura was born in 1948. He is the president of Toyo University and an emeritus professor at Tsukuba University. His areas of expertise are Buddhist studies and religious philosophy.

Joan Maseya
Joan Maseya was born in 1941. He is an emeritus professor at Sophia University and a priest of the Society of Jesus. His areas of expertise are ethics and the history of philosophical thought.

Shoji Mori
Shoji Mori was born in 1938. He is an emeritus professor at Toyo University. His areas of expertise are early Buddhism and sectarian Buddhist thought.

Koichi Kawamoto
Koichi Kawamoto was born in 1961. He is the director of the Chuo Academic Research Institute. His area of expertise is Christian studies.