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.
Roberto de Nobili and the Sanskrit Language and Literature
in: Acta Orientalia, v. 3 (1924), issue : pp.38-51.
Un Imperio de Mártires. Religión y poder en las fronteras de la Monarquía Hispánica
Madrid: Marcial Pons Historia, 2020.
Nova Indica sive memorabilis virtus Christianorum LXI, in Iaponia, anno M.DC.XXXIX
Ingolstadt: Typis Gregorii Haenlini, 1644.
Relatione della provincia del Giappone, scritta dal Padre Antonio Francesco Cardim della Compagnia di Giesù
Rome-Florence: Stamperia di S.A.S., 1645.
The Martyrdom of Father Andrés, Prior of the Seiz Charterhouse (1626 - 1632)
Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid