Christian History of Singapore The Portuguese were the first to arrive in Singapore and introduce the region to Christianity through Jesuit missionaries. In …
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History of Singapore
History of Singapore Small settlements have existed in Singapore for nearly 2,000 years. However, starting in the 14th century, the region was controlled by …
Religious Traditions in Japan & Northeast Asia
Religious Traditions in Japan & Northeast Asia The dominant religion in Japan is Shintoism. This religion is based on two mythological gods, Izanagi and …
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Takashi Nagai
Takashi Nagai One incredible story of faith in 20th century Japan is Takashi Nagai. Born in 1908 and raised in a traditional Confucian and Shinto family, …
Francis Xavier
Francis Xavier In 1541, Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order of the Catholic Church, sent his most gifted associate, Francis Xavier, to the East. …
Gladys Aylward
Gladys Aylward A few decades after Hudson Taylor, another Christian missionary was inspired to go to China, Gladys May Aylward. During her teens, Gladys …
Hudson Taylor
Hudson Taylor By the late 18th century, some Protestant missionaries started showing up in China. Though hampered by anti-Christian attitudes, a few bold …
The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven
The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven The Forbidden City served as the home of emperors and the center of Chinese government for nearly 500 years. …
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History of Christianity in China
History of Christianity in China What’s the history of Christianity in China? Early history tells us that Bartholomew was a missionary to Persia and Thomas …
Jesuit Missionaries in Brazil
Jesuit Missionaries in Brazil Within a few decades after the Portuguese landed in Brazil, King John III of Portugal asked Pope Paul III to help evangelize …