Carta que el pe. M. francisco escreuio de cochin a los padres que estan en Roma de la companhia de iesus a xx de henero de 1548 Años.
A transcription from a 16th-century document detailing missionary activities and observations in Southeast Asia. The document, dated 1548, is a letter from a Jesuit missionary, Padre M.F.C. de Cochin, to his parents in Rome, providing updates on his explorations and missionary work. Key points inclu...
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1548-01-20
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| Subjects: |
16th century
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Ambueno
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Christian missions
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Cochim
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Colonial Administration
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Company of Jesus
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Confession
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Conversion
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Faith
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Fr. Francisco
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Francis Xavier, Saint
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Jesuit missionary
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Local populations
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Luzon
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Portuguese settlers
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Roma
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Southeast Asia
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Spiritual awakening
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missionary activities
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Manuscripts
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/2PB3C8JI/viewer_2PB3C8JI.html |
| Summary: | A transcription from a 16th-century document detailing missionary activities and observations in Southeast Asia. The document, dated 1548, is a letter from a Jesuit missionary, Padre M.F.C. de Cochin, to his parents in Rome, providing updates on his explorations and missionary work. Key points include:
- Exploration of Amboyna islands in 1546, noting the presence of Japanese and the challenges faced.
- Missionary work in Malacca and Maluku, focusing on preaching, baptizing, and teaching the Christian doctrine.
- Plans to send two priests to Malacca to continue the mission.
- Accounts of interactions with the local population, including the King of Malacca and the Japanese visitor Anhero.
- Detailed descriptions of the dangers and hardships endured during voyages between India and Southeast Asian ports.
- Expressions of gratitude to fellow Jesuits and a plea for continued support and prayers.
The document provides valuable insights into 16th-century missionary efforts, colonial interactions, and the socio-religious landscape of Southeast Asia during the early modern period. Entry number 16 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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