It seems that Francis Xavier should be known as a revolutionary in modern missions. He appeared to use some great tactics when abroad in missions, that actually proved to do well. It looks as though one of the most impressive things about his work would be that he seemed to recognize that “Christianity had to be presented in the Japanese language and that becoming a believer should not require a change of culture. ” [1] This is clearly revolutionary, even to the modern missionary who is just learning about missions, and the history of such. A closer look at the work and legacy of his life will definitely inform and inspire even those who consider themselves the least in the world of missions. Thoughtful Tactics He has been called the most famous missionary of the sixteenth century, [2] which definitely seems to be a correct title. He has been called this because of his tactics and the results that followed from them. For instance, it appears that...
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