The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 2: Acadia, 1612-1614 by Thwaites
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| Editor | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
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| Title | The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 2: Acadia, 1612-1614 |
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| Summary | "The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 2: Acadia, 1612-1614" by Reuben Gold Thwaites is a historical account published in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the travels and explorations of Jesuit missionaries in New France, particularly in Acadia, during the early 17th century. It provides a glimpse into the early interactions between European missionaries and Indigenous peoples, detailing their experiences, challenges, and efforts to establish Christianity in the region. The opening of the work presents a variety of insights into the slow and often difficult missionary endeavors undertaken by figures like Father Pierre Biard. He chronicles not only the spiritual efforts to convert local Indigenous populations but also the cultural barriers posed by language and social practices. Biard reflects on the struggles faced in preaching to a community with different belief systems, recounting instances of baptism and the interactions with various Indigenous leaders. He emphasizes the complexities of translating spiritual concepts and the importance of understanding local customs to better connect with the people they aimed to serve, setting the stage for the rich, complex tapestry of cultural exchange that this collection will explore further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Canada |
| Subject | Jesuits -- Missions |
| Subject | Jesuits -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45256 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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