An Analysis of Francis Xavier's Letters from Kagoshima, Japan (1549): His Approaches and Views of Ministry

Author:

Iwai, Shuma

Format:

Journal Article

Year:

2007

Journal Title:

Asia Journal of Theology

Volume:

21

Issue:

1

Language:

English

Abstract:

The article examines the approaches used by Spanish Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier to spread the Roman Catholic faith in Japan. It focuses on the letters he sent from Kagoshima, Japan disclosing how the Japanese encountered Roman Catholic Christianity through his ministry and how he approached them. It outlines the approaches he used including interaction with selected Japanese, use of the Japanese language and discipleship. It evaluates the significant points in Xavier's ministry in Japan.

Who (Jesuits):

Xavier, Francis, Saint, 1506–1552

What (Subjects):

Missions -- Biography -- Primary Sources -- Letters

Missions -- Evangelization -- Strategies

Saints and Blessed

Where (Locations):

Asia -- Japan

When (Centuries):

16th century

Publisher URL:

http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/24657544/analysis-francis-xaviers-letters-from-kagoshima-japan-1549-his-approaches-views-ministry

Page Range:

6–18

ISSN:

0218-0812