The Kakure Kirishitan of Japan
Author | : Stephen R. Turnbull |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781873410707 |
ISBN-13 | : 1873410700 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Kakure Kirishitan of Japan by : Stephen R. Turnbull
Download or read book The Kakure Kirishitan of Japan written by Stephen R. Turnbull and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First major study in English of the Japanese 'hidden' Christians - the Kakure Kirishitan, who chose to remain separate from the Catholic Church when religious toleration was granted in 1873 - and the development of the faith and rituals from the 16th century to the present day.