Preface from the Translator


Description of additions and other important considerations concerning the translation of this text.

Part 1: Before Xavier

Chapter 1


This section explores the possibility of Christianity reaching Japan before Xavier arrived.

Part 2: Roman Catholic Missions to Japan

Chapter 1: Jesuit Missions to Japan


Xavier first arrived in Japan in 1549, evangelizing in areas such as Kagoshima and Yamaguchi. The group he traveled with faced many difficulties, but their overall journey proved to be a fruitful endeavor.

This translation is a work in progress...