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Matteo Ricci and the Catholic Mission to China, 15831610: A Short History with Documents (Passages: Key Moments in History),New
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Here at last is the text that many college teachers of Chinese, Asian, and world history have been waiting for: an accessible collection of primary sources on the life of the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci and the Catholic mission that he helped establish in China. Ricci's missionary career indeed constituted a key moment in modern history, for it was through his examples and recommendations that the Jesuits in China collectively adopted an accommodative approach to Chinese culture and embarked on various projects of cultural translation that resulted in the first wave of sustained interactions between Chinese and European civilizations. Instructors and students alike will benefit greatly from Hsia's lucid introduction, which sets Ricci's life story against the broader background of Portuguese Asia, Catholic renewal, and late Ming China; the pithy, informative introductory statements preceding each document; a chronological chart of major relevant events; and an excellent annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources in multiple languages. This is a very affordable text produced at the highest academic standards.'Qiong Zhang, Associate Professor of History, Wake Forest University
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Matteo Ricci and the Catholic Mission to China, 1583–1610'? A: The book provides an accessible collection of primary sources on the life of Matteo Ricci and the Catholic mission he helped establish in China, highlighting significant interactions between Chinese and European civilizations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Ronnie Po-Chia Hsia, who presents a comprehensive examination of Matteo Ricci's life and the context of his missionary work.
- Q: What type of resources does the book include? A: The book includes primary sources, an introductory overview, a chronological chart of relevant events, and an annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources in multiple languages.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 168 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is produced at high academic standards and is particularly beneficial for college teachers and students of history.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the UK edition.
- Q: What background does the introduction provide? A: The introduction sets Ricci's story against the broader historical context of Portuguese Asia, Catholic renewal, and late Ming China.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding cultural interactions? A: Yes, it explores Ricci's accommodative approach to Chinese culture and the cultural translation projects undertaken by the Jesuits in China.