正宗白鳥와 内村鑑三 -『内村鑑三』의 고찰을 통해 -

Abstract

This article considered the relationships between Hacucho and Ganjo and the meaning a change of heart built in the fall of Hacucho through『Uchimura Ganjo』(1949) by Masamune Hacucho. First of all, this article examined how Hacucho met Ganjo and how he left Ganjo. Afterwards, 4 years after Hacucho was baptized, he forgot Christianity in 1901. The article considered the reason by dividing it into three. First, his skeptical personality worked. He longed for Ganjo's teachings, but failed to attain the stage of faith Ganjo presented. He did not accept in the end the peace of mind that he regarded as the biggest problem of his life. He did not put away the thought that finding a peace of mind is ultimately impossible. Second, it can be said that the reason why Hacucho left Ganjo is his disappointments to Ganjo's character. While seeing Ganjo who was strict and ethical, he thought that he could not accept the Christian faith which was independent and sever. Third, it was because of his faith in literature and art. He thought literature and art are truthful and that Christian faith was located opposite it. For these reasons, Hacucho left Ganjo. And the article considered the problem of death and the feeling of doubt which can be called Hacucho's lifelong task. It could confirm that Hacucho insisted on the face of a skeptic and realist to the end. Through this, it had a critical take on many existing articles saying that Hacucho converted himself to Christianity saying 'amen' before he died. Especially, through the interpretation of Hacucho's view of Bible, it confirmed that Hacucho's view of faith differed significantly from that of Uchimura. It is thought that even this fact says that his confession late in life can not be viewed as devotional.