MMW 13 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Acculturation, Francis Xavier, Chinese Rites Controversy
1 Jun 2017
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Mmw 13 lecture 22 early christian missions in east asia. Officially recognized by the pope in 1540 as society of jesus: mission to reconvert protestant countries for catholicism. Evangelical army that the church was using to counter the threat of the. Protestant reformation: aggressive global proselytizing to make up for losses in europe. Sending jesuits to every corner of the world. Let"s get to these native populations before the protestants do: founded by ignatius loyola in 1530"s. All missionaries were trained to obey without ever questioning orders: trusted church absolutely. Endure all kind of physical pain and deprivation. Had been a solider, recovering from injury and had spiritual awakening. Vision to start evangelical army to spread the catholic faith. Evangelical army of the pope: implications for spanish conquest and colonialism. Converting the natives: global presence within a decade, best answer to the puritanical protestants like the calvanists.
