Picture No | 10005000 |
Date | 16th century |
Description | Devotees of Xaca in Japan have their faith tested |
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Devotees of Xaca demonstrate their faith by confessing their sins while suspended over an abyss. If they lie, they tip the scales and fall.
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Source | Henrion, Missions catholiques vol2.470 plate lviii |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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