Christianity in Japan (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book explores the history of Christianity in Japan from the sixteenth century to the late nineteenth century, focusing on the rise and fall of Catholic and Protestant missions. The author draws on historical texts, travelogues, and mission records to provide a comprehensive account of the complex relationship between Christianity and Japanese society. The book discusses the initial success of Catholic missionaries in converting thousands of Japanese to Christianity, the subsequent persecution of Christians by the Japanese government, the eventual decline of Catholicism in Japan, and the rise of Protestantism in the late nineteenth century. The author argues that the history of Christianity in Japan sheds light on the complex interaction between Western and non-Western cultures.

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