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Journey to the East: The Jesuit Mission to China, 15791724,New
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It was one of the great encounters of world history: highly educated European priests confronting Chinese culture for the first time in the modern era. This journey to the East is explored by Liam Brockey as he retraces the path of the Jesuit missionaries who sailed from Portugal to China, believing that, with little more than firm conviction and divine assistance, they could convert the Chinese to Christianity. Moving beyond the image of Jesuits as cultural emissaries, his book shows how these priests, in the first concerted European effort to engage with Chinese language and thought, translated Roman Catholicism into the Chinese cultural frame and eventually claimed two hundred thousand converts.The first narrative history of the Jesuits mission from 1579 until the proscription of Christianity in China in 1724, this study is also the first to use extensive documentation of the enterprise found in Lisbon and Rome. The peril of travel in the premodern world, the danger of entering a foreign land alone and unarmed, and the challenge of understanding a radically different culture result in episodes of high drama set against such backdrops as the imperial court of Peking, the villages of Shanxi Province, and the bustling cities of the Yangzi Delta region. Further scenes show how the Jesuits claimed conversions and molded their Christian communities into outposts of Baroque Catholicism in the vastness of China. In the retelling, this story reaches across continents and centuries to reveal the deep political, cultural, scientific, linguistic, and religious complexities of a true early engagement between East and West.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Journey to the East: The Jesuit Mission to China'? A: The book primarily explores the encounters between European Jesuit missionaries and Chinese culture from 1579 to 1724, detailing their efforts to convert the Chinese to Christianity and their cultural exchanges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Liam Brockey, who retraces the path of Jesuit missionaries and provides historical insight into their mission in China.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from 1579 to 1724, highlighting the Jesuits' mission and the challenges they faced in premodern China.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 512 pages, offering an extensive narrative on the Jesuit mission.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition of the book is bound in paperback, making it suitable for easy handling and reading.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in cultural history? A: Yes, the book is an excellent choice for readers interested in cultural history, as it delves into the interactions between East and West during a significant period.
- Q: What unique perspectives does the author provide? A: Liam Brockey offers unique perspectives by using extensive documentation and firsthand accounts from Jesuit missionaries, revealing their cultural adaptations and conversions.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on December 15, 2008, providing a well-researched historical account.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify illustrations or maps; it primarily focuses on the narrative content.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The themes explored include cultural exchange, religious conversion, the challenges of travel in the premodern world, and the complexities of East-West interactions.