Reviews and Endorsements
“The value of this book is in its ability to show us what true servant hood is by examples of the writings of the samurai of old.
After reading it, I have a much better sense of what service and self-denial is. More importantly, it has helped me see more clearly the example that Jesus set, and has encouraged me that I can do much more in imitating it.”
-From the review by Ben Copeland
“Anyone looking for a good devotional will benefit from reading this book. Christian martial artists, on the other hand, need this book. As we navigate our various martial arts, we take inspiration from accurate depictions of these ancestral warriors. Nowak empowers us to be inspired by their selfless dedication to their master that serves as an excellent model for the dedication we should show to Christ.”
- Steven King, Armchair Interviews
“I think it is very interesting to look at the Asian culture and use it to apply to Christianity. Certainly kids are being exposed to it more and more as that’s where essentially all of their cartoons are coming from now. I pray that God will bless you and your book.”
- Michael L Stine, Glorified Publishers
“The excerpts on serving one’s lord are eye-openers for any Christian with a “soft” view of service that rarely goes beyond activities at their local church. The willingness of a warrior to give himself completely to his lord underscores what it means to make oneself part of the “body of Christ”….The Way of the Christian Samurai is truly an unusual book among the many published that seek to link Christianity to various Eastern religions or philosophies. It’s uniqueness lies not in any success in doing so, but in its insistence that any such linkage must be judged by the known truths of the Christian faith.Given the limited focus of the book, its acknowledgment of the superiority Biblical teaching, and its usefulness in shedding light on often ignored facets of the Christian way, it is an important book that can be read with profit by those in the Church.”
“Fascinating…an excellent book for many of the men in our lives … I enjoyed it as a woman, but there are a lot of men who are going to enjoy The Way of the Christian Samurai…”
- Michelle Mendoza, host of Living Christian on KCIS Radio AM 630 (Seattle)
“… He also gives a brief, yet very meaty history of the samurai which I found very interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to find out how and what to do to serve our Lord. Nowak has my thumbs up.”
-From the review by Ronnie Copeland
