Women Religious Leaders in Japan's Christian Century, 1549-1650

Haruko Nawata Ward

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2009

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Focusing on the century between the introduction of Christianity in Japan by Portuguese Jesuit missionaries in 1549 and the Japanese government's commitment to the eradication of Christianity in the mid 17th century, this book outlines how women provided leadership in the spread, nurture, and maintenance of the faith through apostolic ministries.

ISBN-13
9780754664789
ISBN-10
0754664783
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year
2009
Publication date
2009-03-23
Pages
422
Dimensions
242x168x33
Weight
940