The daily existence and faith of the villagers under persecution.
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Poverty and Oppression
Poverty and Oppression
Harsh Conditions
The peasants of Tomogi farmed potatoes and wheat on tiny fields. They paid heavy taxes and lived like beasts. The feudal lord had absolute power. The Shimabara rebellion was a reaction to unbearable taxation.
The Role of Christianity
Christianity brought them human warmth and hope. The fathers treated them like human beings. The faith gave them a reason to endure.
Significance
