The Inquisition And The Jesuits In Japan (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430427131)

""The Inquisition and the Jesuits in Japan"" is a historical account of the impact of the Inquisition and the Jesuits on Japan during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book examines the role of the Jesuits in converting the Japanese people to Christianity, as well as the subsequent persecution of Christians by the Japanese government. The author explores the motivations behind the Jesuit mission to Japan, the methods they used to convert the population, and the conflicts that arose with Japanese authorities. The book also delves into the Inquisition's involvement in Japan, including the torture and execution of Japanese Christians. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the clash between Christianity and traditional Japanese values. This book is a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of a fascinating period in Japanese history, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and politics.""THIS 16 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Short History of the Inquisition, by The Truth Seeker Company . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766130851.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: The Truth Seeker Company
ISBN-10: 1430427132
ISBN-13: 9781430427131
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2006
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d