St. Francis Xavier, the Apostle of India and Japan: Written From Authentic Sources by the Rev. George Schurhammer, S.J., Freely Adapted From the Germa (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781026010686)

"St. Francis Xavier, the Apostle of India and Japan" is a profound biographical account of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christian missions. Written by the renowned Jesuit scholar Georg Schurhammer and adapted for an English-speaking audience, this work chronicles the extraordinary life and labors of the co-founder of the Society of Jesus. The narrative follows Francis Xavier from his academic beginnings in Paris and his transformative meeting with Ignatius of Loyola to his epic journeys across the seas to the Far East.

The book provides a detailed look at Xavier's tireless efforts to spread the Gospel in the Portuguese colonies of India, the Indonesian archipelago, and the islands of Japan. Readers will discover a man of immense faith and physical endurance who bridged cultures and established lasting religious communities. Drawing from authentic sources and historical records, the text captures the challenges of 16th-century travel, the complexities of cross-cultural encounters, and the spiritual fervor that drove Xavier toward the shores of China. This biography serves as both an inspiring portrait of devotion and an essential historical record of the early Jesuit missions in Asia.

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