The Kakure Kirishitan of Japan
A Study of Their Development, Beliefs and Rituals to the Present Day
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
| Author: | Stephen Turnbull | ISBN: | 9781136751592 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | January 19, 1998 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Stephen Turnbull |
| ISBN: | 9781136751592 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | January 19, 1998 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
