When was it published?

September 19, 1836 in The Watchman

Foreign News September 19, 1836

The Watchman

Q: What keywords are associated?

Japan Religious Policy, Christianity Prohibition, Jesuits China, Chinese Traders Cross, Dutch Ships Search, Bibles Exception

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What is this article about?

In Japan, Chinese visitors are required to trample on the cross, originating from Jesuit efforts to introduce Christianity via traders. Dutch ships undergo searches for Christian symbols and books, which are confiscated but Bibles and psalm books are excepted.

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Japan.—The ceremony of trampling on the cross is still exacted from the Chinese who visit Japan, the Jesuits having diffused originally among the traders of that nation a large assortment of crucifixes, rosaries, &c., and with their usual zeal and ingenuity endeavored to introduce their missionaries in Chinese vessels. Even in the Dutch ships, careful search is made for all such emblems of Christianity, and books on religious subjects, which are taken possession of by the authorities, and only restored on the departure of the vessel. The important exception, however, is made of Bibles and psalm books.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Japan Religious Policy Christianity Prohibition Jesuits China Chinese Traders Cross Dutch Ships Search Bibles Exception

Where did it happen?

Japan

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Japan

Outcome

bibles and psalm books are excepted from confiscation.

Event Details

The ceremony of trampling on the cross is exacted from Chinese visitors to Japan, stemming from Jesuits diffusing crucifixes, rosaries, and attempting to introduce missionaries in Chinese vessels. Careful searches are made in Dutch ships for Christian emblems and religious books, which are confiscated by authorities and restored only upon departure, with the exception of Bibles and psalm books.