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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Hilscher Waldheim, Godofredus

De persecutionibus Christianorum in Iapan

Leipzig: Literis Christophori Guntheri, 1690.

Kircher, Athanasius

China Monumentis

Amsterdam: Janssonius a Waesberge, 1667.

Linschoten, John Huyghen van; Burnell, C. (Ed.)

The Voyage of John Huyghen van Linschoten to the East Indies

London (New Delhi): Hakluyt Society, 1598 (1988).

Keywords: Asia

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