Women religious leaders in japan's christian century, 1549-1650
Auteur :
Ward, Haruko Nawata
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754664789
Date de publication :
23 mars 2009
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
748 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.