Description
Discover the inspiring story of Matteo Ricci and his pivotal role in the Catholic mission to China (1583-1610) with this comprehensive collection of primary sources. This essential text is ideal for students and educators seeking to explore the intercultural exchanges that shaped modern history. Matteo Ricci's mission was not just a religious endeavor; it marked a significant moment of cultural engagement between Chinese and European civilizations.
This book features an accessible array of documents that shed light on Ricci's accommodative approach, which allowed Jesuits to navigate the complexities of Chinese culture effectively. With Hsia’s insightful introduction, readers will understand Ricci’s life against the backdrop of late Ming China, Portuguese Asia, and the Catholic Church's renewal within this era. The book also includes concise introductions for each document, a chronological chart outlining critical events, and a well-curated annotated bibliography, ensuring a robust academic resource for anyone interested in Asian studies and global history.
Whether you’re a college teacher or a passionate learner, this book stands as an invaluable addition to your library. Elevate your understanding of historical intercultural dynamics with this authoritative text on Matteo Ricci's legacy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781624664328
Year: 2016
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781624664328
Year: 2016
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
"Here at last is the text that many college teachers of Chinese, Asian, and world history have been waiting for: an accessible collection of primary sources on the life of the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci and the Catholic mission that he helped establish in China. Ricci's missionary career indeed constituted a key moment in modern history, for it was through his examples and recommendations that the Jesuits in China collectively adopted an accommodative approach to Chinese culture and embarked on various projects of cultural translation that resulted in the first wave of sustained interactions between Chinese and European civilizations. Instructors and students alike will benefit greatly from Hsia's lucid introduction, which sets Ricci's life story against the broader background of Portuguese Asia, Catholic renewal, and late Ming China; the pithy, informative introductory statements preceding each document; a chronological chart of major relevant events; and an excellent annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources in multiple languages. This is a very affordable text produced at the highest academic standards."
—Qiong Zhang, Associate Professor of History, Wake Forest University
This book features an accessible array of documents that shed light on Ricci's accommodative approach, which allowed Jesuits to navigate the complexities of Chinese culture effectively. With Hsia’s insightful introduction, readers will understand Ricci’s life against the backdrop of late Ming China, Portuguese Asia, and the Catholic Church's renewal within this era. The book also includes concise introductions for each document, a chronological chart outlining critical events, and a well-curated annotated bibliography, ensuring a robust academic resource for anyone interested in Asian studies and global history.
Whether you’re a college teacher or a passionate learner, this book stands as an invaluable addition to your library. Elevate your understanding of historical intercultural dynamics with this authoritative text on Matteo Ricci's legacy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781624664328
Year: 2016
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781624664328
Year: 2016
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Description:
"Here at last is the text that many college teachers of Chinese, Asian, and world history have been waiting for: an accessible collection of primary sources on the life of the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci and the Catholic mission that he helped establish in China. Ricci's missionary career indeed constituted a key moment in modern history, for it was through his examples and recommendations that the Jesuits in China collectively adopted an accommodative approach to Chinese culture and embarked on various projects of cultural translation that resulted in the first wave of sustained interactions between Chinese and European civilizations. Instructors and students alike will benefit greatly from Hsia's lucid introduction, which sets Ricci's life story against the broader background of Portuguese Asia, Catholic renewal, and late Ming China; the pithy, informative introductory statements preceding each document; a chronological chart of major relevant events; and an excellent annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources in multiple languages. This is a very affordable text produced at the highest academic standards."
—Qiong Zhang, Associate Professor of History, Wake Forest University