Kishi Chitose

Japanese: 岸千年 - きしちとせ

1898-1989 A pastor and theologian from the Showa era.
Born on January 15, 1898. Graduated from South Carolina State University in the United States. After serving as a pastor at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Japan, he became a professor at Japan Lutheran Theological University in 1950 and president of the university in 1964. He also served as chairman of the board of directors of the Japan Bible Society and contributed to the publication of the joint translation of the Bible. He passed away on June 30, 1989. He was 91 years old. He was born in Gifu Prefecture. His works include "Martin Luther the Reformer."

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1898－1989　昭和時代の牧師,神学者。
明治31年1月15日生まれ。アメリカのサウスカロライナ州立大を卒業。日本福音ルーテル教会牧師をへて,昭和25年日本ルーテル神学大教授,39年同大学長。日本聖書協会理事長もつとめ,共同訳聖書の刊行につくした。平成元年6月30日死去。91歳。岐阜県出身。著作に「改革者マルティン・ルター」など。

出典　講談社デジタル版日本人名大辞典+Plusについて　情報 | 凡例

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