Carta que escreujo el pe. Jn.º [-João] da beira al pe. Maestro Jgnatio y al prouincial de la companhia, de Jesus de portogal de Maluquo a 13 de hebrero 1550.

This transcription, dated 1550, details missionary activities and challenges faced by Jesuit missionaries in the Maluku Islands and neighboring regions during the early 16th century. It describes the difficult conditions of travel and communication, the persecution of converts by Muslim rulers, and...

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Published: 1550
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Online Access:https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/2Q8DK6CH/viewer_2Q8DK6CH.html
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Summary:This transcription, dated 1550, details missionary activities and challenges faced by Jesuit missionaries in the Maluku Islands and neighboring regions during the early 16th century. It describes the difficult conditions of travel and communication, the persecution of converts by Muslim rulers, and the efforts to convert local populations. Key figures mentioned include V. R., Sª Mº Ignacio de Jesús, and P. E. M. O. F. C. The document highlights the complex religious landscape, including both Gentile and Muslim communities, and the strategic importance of the region for missionary endeavors. It also outlines the ongoing conflicts and the hope for spiritual progress in these challenging territories.
Entry number 55 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia"