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The Kakure Kirishitan of Japan: A Study of Their Development, Beliefs and Rituals to the Present Day

The Kakure Kirishitan of Japan: A Study of Their Development, Beliefs and Rituals to the Present Day

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Publisher's Synopsis

First major study in English of the Japanese 'hidden' Christians - the Kakure Kirishitan, who chose to remain separate from the Catholic Church when religious toleration was granted in 1873 - and the development of the faith and rituals from the 16th century to the present day.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781138973961
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: 1st edition
DEWEY: 275.2
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 316
Weight: 484g
Height: 156mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 23mm