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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Alcina, Francisco Ignacio (SJ)

Capitulo 14: De sus Sacrificios, donde comoy por que causas los hacian

in: “Historia de las islas e indios de Bisayas, parte mayor i más principal de las islas Filipinas: dividida en dos partes, la primera natural, del sitio, fertilidad i calidad de estas islas i sus moradores, etc. La 2ª eclesiástica i sobrenatural, de su fee i aumentos en ella con el magisterio i enseñanza de los P.P. de la Compañía de Jesús (ms)”

: Ms, 1668.


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