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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Wimmer, R.; Wimmer, R. and Hsia, A. (Eds.)

Japan und China auf den Jesuitenbühnen des deutschen Sprachgebiets

in: Mission und Theater: Japan und China auf den Bühnen der Gesellschaft Jesu, pp. 17–58

Regensburg: Schnell & Steiner, 2005.

Zürcher, E.

Jesuit Accommodation and the Chinese Cultural Imperative

in: The Chinese Rites Controversy: Its History and Meaning, pp. 36-37

Nettetal: Steyler Verlag, 1994.

[ Mendieta, Gerónimo de ]

Muerte de un fraile franciscano a manos de los chichimecas. (16-17th Century)

from: Mendieta, Gerónimo de, Historia eclesiástica Indiana

Original Manuscript in : Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas at Austin


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