Squabbles between the Jesuits and the Franciscans: a historical review of policies of two christian orders in Japan

Abstract: Throughout the history of Christianity in Japan, tension and conflict have persisted between Jesuits Franciscans. At face value, this appears to be due their different readings policies Rome varied approaches apostolic work. However, upon closer examination, politics also played an important role. Behind two orders were rival maritime powers - Portugal Spain, whose fellow countrymen’s feelings national sentiment may occasionally outweighed interests mission Japan. In attempt keep peace, had issued Patronatus missionum. it intensified rendered situation into irreparable state disarray. This eventually caused heavy losses whole mission. For a better understanding, thesis I summarize following arguments The first, most salient, argument pertains commerce; second separation parishes; third approaches, final is on practical policies. It worth mentioning that relationship Franciscans was not eased by 26-person Nagasaki martyrdom incident. Indeed, loss.