Christianity in early modern Japan : Kirishitan belief and practice / / by Ikuo Higashibaba.
When the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier introduced Catholic Christianity to Japan in 1549, it developed quickly in the country. The Japanese called this new religious movement and its believers Kirishitan. This volume explores the popular religious life and culture of the native adherents.
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| Superior document: | Brill's Japanese studies library, v. 16 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2001 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Brill's Japanese studies library ;
v. 16. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (237 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | When the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier introduced Catholic Christianity to Japan in 1549, it developed quickly in the country. The Japanese called this new religious movement and its believers Kirishitan. This volume explores the popular religious life and culture of the native adherents. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [180]-190) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1280464925 9786610464920 141752460X 9047401093 |
| ISSN: | 0925-6512 ; |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by Ikuo Higashibaba. |