{"product_id":"crosses-of-nagasaki-thomas-flanagan-9798245373461","title":"Crosses of Nagasaki: The Martyrdom of Saint Paul Miki and His Companions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCross of Nagasaki: The Martyrdom of Saint Paul Miki and Companions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 16th-century Japan, young Jesuit Paul Miki preached Christ's love with courage and kindness. When fear turned to persecution, he and 25 companions-priests, laymen, and boys-were arrested, marched 600 miles in chains, and crucified on a hill overlooking Nagasaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom his cross, Paul forgave his killers and prayed his blood would fall like \"fruitful rain.\" Their deaths did not end the faith. For over 250 years, Hidden Christians kept it alive in secret prayers and disguised traditions until missionaries returned and found thousands still believing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis simple, moving book tells their story: a powerful example of forgiveness, enduring faith, and hope that outlasts even the darkest times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone seeking inspiration from real courage and quiet miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Flanagan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798245373461\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Thomas Flanagan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447274418431,"sku":"9798245373461","price":7.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be9e1189-47ee-4663-882c-04f0ee3d3d2a.jpg?v=1777230013","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/crosses-of-nagasaki-thomas-flanagan-9798245373461","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}