Author: Tensho Kotai Jingukyo
Title: The Prophet of Tabuse
Description: Tabuse [Yamaguchi, Japan], Tensho Kotai Jingukyo, 1954. orig. boards. 21x13cm, 183 pp. Frontispiece. Minor rubbing. Inked insciption on flyleaf. VG. ¶ ["This book has been published to introduce to English speaking people the history and doctrines of one of Japan's most noteworthy post-war religious sects, the Tensho-Kotai-Jingu-Kyo, and an account of the life and character of its Foundress, Mrs. Sayo Kitamura, known to Her followers as 'Ogamisama'. The term 'Ogamisama' stands for 'The Great God' and Mrs. Kitamura's followers call Her 'Ogamisama' because they devoutly believe She is the Savior sent by God to pass final judgement on this degenerate world" - from preface] Contents: The Early Life of Ogamisama: The Childhood of Ogamisama; Marriage; Ogamisama's Religious Awakening: Fire; The Guidance of Godf; Consciousness of the Redeemer and Prophecy of God's Kingdom; The Commencement of Creating God's Kingdom: Ogamisama & the End of the War; The Preaching Hall; The New Era; Ogamisama's First Visit to Tokyo; Ordeal in Prison; Purge; Establishing God's Kingdom: Further Activities at Tabuse; Ogamisama Goes Forth into the World; Ogamisama's Visit to the Hawaiian islands.

Keywords: History of Religion, Tensho Kotai, Jingu Kyo, Japan East Asia, New Religions, Sect Sects Cult, Religious Cults, Sayo Kitamura, Ogamisama