The call of the orient : a response by Jesuits in the sixteenth century /

The call of the orient : a response by Jesuits in the sixteenth century /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	D'Costa, Anthony, 1923-
Imprint:	Mumbai : Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture, 1999.
Description:	xii, 136 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Jesuits -- Missions -- South Asia. Jesuits -- South Asia -- Biography. Jesuits. Missions. South Asia -- Missions -- History -- 16th century. South Asia. History Biography.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5050898

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Other authors / contributors:	Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	Traces the influence and actions of 15 relatively unknown missionary personalities, companions of Francis Xavier, in 16th century South Asia.

Table of Contents:

1. Unique Vicar General of Goa, 1532-47, Bacharel Miguel Vaz
2. Father of the poor, Father Paulo Camerino
3. Skilled surgeon and qualified pharmacist, Brother Pedro Afonso
4. A pioneer in inculturation, Father Henrique Henriques
5. A charism for healing physically and spiritually, Brother Lusi Mendes
6. A man after Xavier's heart, Father Francisco Perez
7. Advocate before men and before God, Father Francisco Henriques
8. Apostle of Chorão Island, Brother Domingos Fernandes
9. Won the hears of the common people, Father Pedro D'Almeida
10. From simple orphan to experienced pastor, Father Inofre Rodrigues
11. From Spain via New Spain to Goa and Bandra, Father João Dias
12. Martyr of the Moluccas, Father Nuno Ribeiro
13. To labour without seeking reward, Father Nicolao Nunes
14. Good and faithful servant of the Lord, Father Marcos Pracundo
15. From Spain via New Spain and Goa and Japan, Father Cosmas de Torres.