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Pierre Lambert de la Motte

The Unknown Father of the Modern Missions: First Vicar Apostolic of Cochinchina, 1624-1679

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  • 280 stránok
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The narrative follows Pierre Lambert de la Motte, a 17th-century missionary and mystic, who significantly contributed to the development of missions in Asia, particularly in Vietnam and Cochinchina. Appointed as Titular Bishop of Beirut, he focused on educating native priests and fostering community relations amidst rivalries among missionary orders. His efforts were pivotal in establishing the Paris Foreign Missions Society, which emphasized respect for indigenous cultures and the autonomy of local churches. The book highlights his spiritual dedication and the challenges faced in expanding missionary work during this era.

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Pierre Lambert de la Motte, Francoise Fauconnet-Buzelin

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Rok vydania
2024
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Titul
Pierre Lambert de la Motte
Podtitul
The Unknown Father of the Modern Missions: First Vicar Apostolic of Cochinchina, 1624-1679
Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
ATF Press
Rok vydania
2024
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
280
ISBN13
9781923006461
Série
Anotácia
The narrative follows Pierre Lambert de la Motte, a 17th-century missionary and mystic, who significantly contributed to the development of missions in Asia, particularly in Vietnam and Cochinchina. Appointed as Titular Bishop of Beirut, he focused on educating native priests and fostering community relations amidst rivalries among missionary orders. His efforts were pivotal in establishing the Paris Foreign Missions Society, which emphasized respect for indigenous cultures and the autonomy of local churches. The book highlights his spiritual dedication and the challenges faced in expanding missionary work during this era.