The Jesuits in China

von Robert C. Jenkins

180 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"The Jesuits in China" by Robert C. Jenkins traces the dramatic and often contentious story of the Society of Jesus as it tried to establish a lasting presence in one of the world's most complex and powerful empires. From early missions and bold efforts at cultural adaptation to intense debates over language, rituals, and religious practice, the book shows how the Jesuits navigated court politics, scholarly exchange, and long-distance communication under extraordinary pressure. Through vivid historical detail, Jenkins illuminates the strategies that made the Jesuits influential-especially their engagement with science, education, and intellectual life-while also revealing the misunderstandings and rivalries that ultimately threatened their position.The Jesuits in China is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube
• ISBN: 9783348155205
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 12.06.2026
• Größe: 216 x 152 mm
• Verlag: hansebooks