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“True religion should be able to respond to the dark melodies, the faulty and hideous sounds that echo from the heart of men.”

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Shusaku Endo
Shusaku Endo

Shusaku Endo, born on March 27, 1923, in Tokyo, Japan, was a renowned Japanese author. His works, known for their profound historical background and religious themes, have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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