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A paradise inhabited by devils : the Jesuits' civilizing mission in early modern Naples /

In recent years much scholarly attention has been focused on the encounter of cultures during the early modern period, and the global implications that such encounters held. As a result of this work, scholars have now begun to re-evaluate many aspects of early culture contact, not least with respect...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Selwyn, Jennifer D., 1962- (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: Jesuit Historical Institute
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2016.
Colección:Catholic Christendom, 1300-1700.
Bibliotheca Instituti Historici S.I.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. A paradise inhabited by devils
  • 2. 'Planting many virtues there' : early Jesuit missions in Naples, 1550-1620
  • 3. Reverberations from the New World
  • 4. 'Use every means that you will judge opportune' : instructions to Jesuit missionaries
  • 5. Taming the beast : confronting discord in early modern Naples
  • 6. Perfecting one's craft : Jesuit missionary theater in Naples.