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JESUIT TRADE, JAPAN
In Japan, the Jesuits engage in trade, at great profit to themselves though incurring blame at home and contempt in Japan (where merchants are considered ignoble) Date: circa 1600
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1600 Blame Considered Contempt Engage Jesuit Jesuits Merchants Orders Profit
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This evocative image captures the complex and intriguing intersection of religion and commerce during the early modern period, as depicted in a circa 1600 print from Japan. The Jesuit missionaries, represented here by the figures in European attire, were renowned for their scholarly pursuits and spiritual dedication. However, in Japan, they also engaged in trade, a practice that was both lucrative and controversial. The Jesuits' involvement in commerce was a source of great profit for the order, allowing them to fund their missionary activities and support their communities in Asia. Yet, it was a source of blame back in Europe, where the religious orders were expected to focus solely on spiritual matters and shun worldly possessions. In Japan, the Jesuits' trade activities were met with contempt, as merchants were considered an ignoble class in Japanese society. Despite the potential backlash, the Jesuits continued to trade, using their extensive network of contacts and knowledge of European markets to acquire valuable goods such as silver and porcelain. This print offers a glimpse into the globalized world of the early modern period, where religious and commercial pursuits intertwined in unexpected ways. The Jesuits' presence in Japan, as both spiritual leaders and savvy traders, highlights the complexities of religious orders during this time and the ways in which they navigated the intersection of faith and commerce.
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