As Christians, we are called
to be both servants and warriors for Jesus Christ.
The samurai, whose very title means "one who serves," were skillful warriors of feudal Japan who devoted themselves fully to the service of their masters, willing even to sacrifice their lives in service to their lord. Christians are also called by their Lord, Jesus, to take up their cross and follow Him, and to seek to lose their life for His sake (Matthew 16:24-25).
While fantastic legends and stories of the samurai are plentiful, The Way of the Christian Samurai draws from primary sources - notes, essays, and books written by real samurai from Japan's feudal era. Their advice on everything from overcoming fear, giving counsel to others, serving one's Lord, and self-sacrifice are remarkably applicable to the life of the modern Christian.
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With a number of cities and countries around the world limiting the legality of carrying a katana around, a recent innovation can satisfy the spirit of carrying a samurai sword with the practicality of … an umbrella.
It even comes with a special shoulder strap that allows you to carry it over your shoulder. It retails for 4800 yen (about $50 USD)
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