a theological history of Catholic colonialism in the Pacific world, 1568-1700 /
R.L. Green.
Lanham, Maryland :
Lexington Books,
[2018]
xi, 137 pages ;
24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Creating an Identity -- Establishing an Imperial Presence -- Justifying Colonialism -- Imagining Indigenous Religions -- Sustaining the Evangelical Project -- Expanding the Empire of Christ.
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"R.L. Green 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 during the early modern period. ... This book demonstrates the importance of both religious and political beliefs in the establishment of the church in the Spanish Pacific world."--Publisher description.
Tropical idolatry.
9781498566599
Theological history of Catholic colonialism in the Pacific world, 1568-1700