Tropical Idolatry : A Theological History of Catholic Colonialism in the Pacific World, 1568-1700.

By:

Green, R. L

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781498566599

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Tropical IdolatryDDC classification:

266.2

LOC classification:

BV2290 .G744 2018

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Contents:

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1 Creating an Identity -- 2 Establishing an Imperial Presence -- 3 Justifying Colonialism -- 4 Imagining Indigenous Religions -- 5 Sustaining the Evangelical Project -- 6 Expanding the Empire of Christ -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author.

Summary: Tropical Idolatry examines how thinkers within the Society of Jesus attempted to convert indigenous peoples of New Spain, the Philippine Islands, and the Mariana Islands to Catholicism. This book demonstrates the importance that both religious and political beliefs played in the establishment of the Church in the Spanish Pacific world.

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Tropical Idolatry examines how thinkers within the Society of Jesus attempted to convert indigenous peoples of New Spain, the Philippine Islands, and the Mariana Islands to Catholicism. This book demonstrates the importance that both religious and political beliefs played in the establishment of the Church in the Spanish Pacific world.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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