by Philip Jenkins | Feb 20, 2014 | Opinion
Japanese Christians were in a weaker position at the end of the 16th century than most realized, even though 250 churches had been established in the nation between 1549 and 1582. From multiple sources, Japanese authorities were receiving alarming signals about what...
by Philip Jenkins | Feb 19, 2014 | Opinion
This year marks a singularly grim anniversary in Christian history. In 2014, it is exactly 400 years since the start of the horrific persecution that destroyed the once flourishing church in Japan. When we think of persecutions on this scale, we normally tend to set...
