Topic: 7. Sacrifices of self: Martirology and Catholic global missions (16th-18th Century)

From the sixteenth to the eighteenth Century, Catholic missionary endeavors across the globe produced a wealth of sources that shed light on various forms of sacrifice. These sources often intertwine factual accounts with the emphasis on martyrdom, adopting specific theological, narrative, and iconographic frameworks. This section presents a comprehensive collection of early modern printed sources and images that illustrate these dynamics. Additionally, it includes a thorough bibliography covering scholarly works from the 19th to 21st centuries, providing contemporary insights into the historical context and significance of these sacrifices.

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Berry, Mary Elizabeth

Hideyoshi

Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1982.

Betrán, J. L.; Betrán, J.L. ; Hernández, B. ; Moreno, D. (Ed.)

«Aun a costa de la propia vida». Martirio y misión en el mundo ibérico de la Edad Moderna.

in: Identidades y fronteras culturales en el mundo ibérico en la Edad Moderna., pp. 283 - 296

Barcelona: Bellaterra, Servei de Publicacions de l’Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2016.


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