Chapter 4. Mobility

A significant diaspora of Korean Christians emerged in the Nagasaki region following Japan's invasions, with their mobility shaped by gender and faith. Key figures, such as a Korean-born woman sold into slavery in Macao who later documented her experiences and a Portuguese-speaking 'Gaspar of Korea,' illustrate how evangelized Koreans navigated the Asian region despite repression. The study reveals that Christian archives adapted these narratives into mission strategies, while intellectual exchanges with Buddhist monks offered potential for further conversions in Joseon. However, the prospects for living out their faith diminished as Christianity faced increasing suppression in Japan.

(Ed.). (2023). Chapter 4. Mobility. Evangelizing Korean Women and Gender in the Early Modern World, 85–106. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781641893671-009