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.

Displaying results from 41 to 60 of 1175


Schurhammer, G. (Ed.)

Gesammelte Studien

Romae: Institutum Historicum Societatis Iesu, 1962-65.

-; Po-Chia Hsia, R. (Eds.)

in: A Companion to Early Modern Catholic Global Missions, pp.

Leiden: Brill, 2018.


Displaying results from 41 to 60 of 1175