Matteo Ricci and the Catholic Mission to China, 15831610
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Matteo Ricci and the Catholic Mission to China, 15831610
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This book is an accessible collection of primary sources on the life of the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci and the Catholic mission that he helped establish in China. Ricci's missionary career indeed constituted a key moment in modern history, for it was through his examples and recommendations that the Jesuits in China collectively adopted an accommodative approach to Chinese culture and embarked on various projects of cultural translation that resulted in the first wave of sustained interactions between Chinese and European civilizations.
Matteo Ricci and the Catholic Mission to China, 1583β1610 by Ronnie Po-Chia Hsia delves into this transformative period, highlighting Ricciβs crucial role in fostering cross-cultural engagement and understanding.
Series: Passages: Key Moments in History
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βAn unparalleled window into this crucial encounter between multiple worlds.β — Joanna Waley-Cohen, New York University
A highly accessible introduction to the history of the Jesuits in China. The book provides a clear overview of the key figures and a valuable selection of translated documents illuminating both Chinese and Western perspectives on this cultural exchange. — Liam Matthew Brockey, Michigan State University
βA valuable contribution to the field, sparking critical discussions about early modern EastβWest encounters.β — Michael Laver, Rochester Institute of Technology
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781624664328
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 March 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: 4
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 201g
Pages: 176
About the Author
R. Po-chia Hsia is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History at The Pennsylvania State University and the author of A Jesuit in the Forbidden City: Matteo Ricci 15521610 (Oxford University Press, 2010).
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