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Japan’s Hidden Christians
Other names: Kakure Kirishitan; Senpuku Kirishitan
Founded: c. 1600 · Origin: Japan
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Updated 2026-10-07 22:31:20
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Description
Communities in Japan that preserved Christian faith underground during prohibition, later documented through oral tradition, ritual, and recovered texts.
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01 Atonement of Jesus Christ weight 3
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02 The Fall of Adam and Eve weight 1
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03 Premortal existence weight 1
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04 Faith in God and Jesus Christ weight 2
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05 Repentance weight 1
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06 Revelation from God weight 1
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07 God’s authority and priesthood weight 1
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08 Agency and accountability weight 1
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09 Resurrection weight 1
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10 Eternal life with God weight 1
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