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Echoes of the Cross: Missionaries in Early Modern Japan

October 30, 2025 by Staff
Christian Missionaries in Early Modern Japan: Faith, Persecution, and Seclusion

The year is 1549. A ship, a speck against the vast Pacific, cuts through the waves, carrying not merchants or soldiers, but men armed with faith and a fervent desire to spread the word of God. Their destination: Japan, a land of ancient traditions, samurai warriors, and a spiritual landscape largely untouched by the West. … Read more

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