De una carta do pe. mestre Gaspar fr.[...] que embio de Ormuz A los hermanos de la companhia de Jesus em Coymbra a 24 de Nouembro anno de 1550.
This transcription comprises letters from 1550 detailing interactions between Jesuit missionaries and various communities in the Persian and Arabian regions, including Jews, Moors, and Gentiles. Master Gaspar fr̄ writes from the Persian region of Pimuz, describing conversations with diverse groups,...
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| Summary: | This transcription comprises letters from 1550 detailing interactions between Jesuit missionaries and various communities in the Persian and Arabian regions, including Jews, Moors, and Gentiles. Master Gaspar fr̄ writes from the Persian region of Pimuz, describing conversations with diverse groups, including Jews who had fled Portugal and returned to Judaism. He reports on the baptism of women from the doctor's household and the conversion of a Gentile hermit. The letters also discuss the establishment of a college of nuns in India and the challenges faced by missionaries, including opposition from local rulers and the spread of Christian teachings among the populace. The documents highlight the complex cultural and religious dynamics of the era, emphasizing missionary efforts and the impact of Christian evangelization in the region. Entry number 47 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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