This hardcover book, "Divine Education and Spiritual Training of Mankind" by Masaharu Taniguchi Ph.D., is a rare gem for collectors and individuals interested in spirituality. The book was published in Japan by the Seicho-No-Ie Foundation Divine Publication Department in 1956 and comes with a special attribute as it is signed by the author. The content of this book covers a range of topics related to religion and spirituality, making it a valuable addition to any collection or a great read for those interested in learning more about the subject. The book is written in English and is in excellent condition.

About the author: Masaharu Taniguchi (谷口 雅春, Taniguchi Masaharu, 22 November 1893 – 17 June 1985) was a Japanese New Thought leader, founder of Seicho-no-Ie.[1]

He began studying English literature at the Waseda University, Tokyo. In parallel, he also studied the works of Fenwicke Holmes, and subsequently translated Holmes' book, The Law of Mind in Action into Japanese. In 1929, after much study and contemplation, he reported having received a divine revelation followed by the healing of his daughter. This led in 1930 to the creation of a magazine, Seicho-no-Ie ("home of infinite life, wisdom, and abundance"). The movement grew during the 1930s, although was suppressed during World War II. In 1952, he co-authored a book with Fenwicke Holmes titled The Science of Faith.[2]

Taniguchi died in a Nagasaki hospital on June 17, 1985, at the age of ninety-one.[3]