"‘The Best Thus Far Discovered’: The Japanese in the Letters of Francisco Xavier." by Robert Ellis

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‘The Best Thus Far Discovered’: The Japanese in the Letters of Francisco Xavier.

Hispanic Review (2003)

Robert Ellis, Occidental College

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Abstract

Discusses the depiction of Japanese life in the literary works of Jesuit priest Francisco Xaxier. Overview of the missionary activities of Xavier; Number of letters he wrote while he was in Kobe, Japan; Difficulties encountered by Xavier in teaching Christianity.

Keywords

Francisco Xavier,
Japanese

Disciplines

Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature

Publication Date

Spring 2003

Citation Information

Robert Ellis. "‘The Best Thus Far Discovered’: The Japanese in the Letters of Francisco Xavier." Hispanic Review Vol. 71 Iss. 2 (2003)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert_ellis1/3/