Post by Bethel Seminary

Dr. Kaz Hayashi, Associate Professor of Old Testament, has published a compelling new cultural analysis in Christianity Today. In his article, "How an Anime Trend Points Toward Our 'True Country'," Dr. Hayashi utilizes his unique background as a Japanese theologian and Hebrew Bible scholar to evaluate the global phenomenon of "isekai" anime. He examines how these parallel-world narratives serve as an unexpected bridge for the Gospel, reflecting a widespread cultural alienation and a distinct longing for ultimate belonging. Dr. Hayashi’s work exemplifies the type of culturally aware, high-level scholarship our faculty regularly contributes to the global church and academic community. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gSKmJ53R #FacultyPublication #HigherEducation #CulturalApologetics #MediaAnalysis #Theology #ThoughtLeadership