Carta que el hermano Manuel de morales escreuio de Goa a los pes. y hermanos del collegio de iesu de coimbra a 3 de henero de 1549 años.
The document is a transcription of a letter written by Manuel de Morales, a Jesuit priest, from Goa to colleagues in Coimbra on January 3, 1549. The letter provides detailed accounts of his travels and missionary activities in the Indian Ocean region during the late 16th century. Key events include...
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1549-01-03
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/P8VG4KMJ/viewer_P8VG4KMJ.html |
| Summary: | The document is a transcription of a letter written by Manuel de Morales, a Jesuit priest, from Goa to colleagues in Coimbra on January 3, 1549. The letter provides detailed accounts of his travels and missionary activities in the Indian Ocean region during the late 16th century. Key events include his arrival in Goa in September 1546, his interactions with local leaders, and his efforts to convert indigenous populations to Christianity. De Morales describes the challenges and successes of his missionary work, including baptisms, destruction of idols, and healing miracles. The letter also mentions the political tensions and conflicts he encountered, particularly with local rulers and religious authorities. The document offers valuable insights into early Jesuit missions and colonial encounters in South Asia during the Portuguese era. Entry number 21 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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