Carta que escreueo o pe. Antonio screueo da india ao pe. luis glz da companhia de Jesu. En que conta do que pasarom em a uiagem e despois de chegados a jndia a 25 de nouenbro de 1552.
This 16th-century letter, dated 1551, details the journey and experiences of missionaries from Portugal to India, focusing on their interactions with local populations and their efforts to spread Christianity. Written by João da Silva, the document recounts the voyage from Lisbon to Goa, highlightin...
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/SZQX8K32/viewer_SZQX8K32.html |
| Summary: | This 16th-century letter, dated 1551, details the journey and experiences of missionaries from Portugal to India, focusing on their interactions with local populations and their efforts to spread Christianity. Written by João da Silva, the document recounts the voyage from Lisbon to Goa, highlighting the challenges faced during the journey, including illness and storms. It also describes the missionaries' work in Mozambique and Goa, emphasizing their role in converting locals and performing religious rituals. The letter mentions the importance of language acquisition, particularly Malayalam, and the establishment of a hospital in Punicale. Key figures include Antonio de V., Father Luis G., Jorge Nunes, and Manuel Coutinho. The document provides valuable insights into early missionary activities and the cultural exchanges between Europeans and Indians during the Age of Discovery. Entry number 64 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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