the christian century in japan
11Christianity in the 2nd century — Ignatius of Antioch, one of the Apostolic Fathers and the third Bishop of Antioch, was considered a student of John the Apostle. En route to his martyrdom in Rome (c. 108), Ignatius wrote a series of preserved letters which are examples of late… …
12Capitalism in the nineteenth century — Capitalism arose in western Europe during the industrial revolution. During the 19th century, capitalism allowed great increases in productivity, whilst triggering great social changes. The Industrial Revolution Towards the end of the 18th… …
13japan — japanner, n. /jeuh pan /, n., adj., v., japanned, japanning. n. 1. any of various hard, durable, black varnishes, originally from Japan, for coating wood, metal, or other surfaces. 2. work varnished and figured in the Japanese manner. 3. Japans,… …
14Japan — /jeuh pan /, n. 1. a constitutional monarchy on a chain of islands off the E coast of Asia: main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. 125,716,637; 141,529 sq. mi. (366,560 sq. km). Cap.: Tokyo. Japanese, Nihon, Nippon. 2. Sea of, the… …
15The Faun — for an undisclosed sum, thought to be about $125,000. It was hailed by them as one of its most important acquisitions in the last twenty years. [Bailey, Martin. [http://www.theartnewspaper.com/article.asp?id=7105 Revealed: Art Institute of… …
16The Hunger Project — For the organization founded by Harry Chapin, see World Hunger Year. The Hunger Project Type 501(c)(3) non profit Industry charitable organization …
17Naval history of Japan — History of Japan Paleolithic 35,000–14,000 BC Jōmon period 14,000–300 BC Yayoi period 300 BC–250 AD Kofun period 250– …
18Christian Polak — Christian Philippe Polak (born August 1950) is a French businessman and author[1] who has published several books on 19th century Franco Japanese relations;[2] one Le Monde book review called him the best specialist on this question .[3] Contents …
19JAPAN — JAPAN, Asian state. In early medieval times Jews from Europe and the Middle East may have been involved in trade with Japan through their connection with the silk route. Later, during Japan s so called Christian Century (1542–1639), some Jews… …
20The Church in China — The Church in China † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Church in China Ancient Christians The introduction of Christianity into China has been ascribed not only to the Apostle of India, St. Thomas, but also to St. Bartholomew. In the… …
