Copia de huma carta do padre francisco Amrriques de Cochim pera os Jrmãos da Companhia de Jesus em Portugal de biij de Dezenbro de 1547.
This 16th-century letter, dated 6 December 1547, is a transcription of a communication from Father Fr. Amrig de Cochin to the Brothers of the Society of Jesus in Portugal. The document details conditions in Camorim, a coastal area frequented by ships, and describes interactions with the local king,...
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| Online Access: | https://macau-legacy.usj.edu.mo/docs/WERZDPQE/viewer_WERZDPQE.html |
| Summary: | This 16th-century letter, dated 6 December 1547, is a transcription of a communication from Father Fr. Amrig de Cochin to the Brothers of the Society of Jesus in Portugal. The document details conditions in Camorim, a coastal area frequented by ships, and describes interactions with the local king, who was reportedly influenced by Moors. Fr. Amrig expresses concerns about potential risks to souls' salvation and the necessity of building resistance among faith adherents, particularly among Lusitanians. The letter also recounts significant historical events, including the loss of Diu and the miraculous defeat of the King of Cambaya's forces by Portuguese Governor Francisco de Almeida. These events are seen as divine interventions, reinforcing the Portuguese presence and influence. The document provides valuable insights into 16th-century colonial activities, religious missions, and military conflicts in Asia, offering researchers a critical source for understanding the socio-political landscape of the time. Entry number 18 in catalogue "Jesuítas na Ásia" |
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