The Missionary Life And Labours Of St. Francis Xavier Taken From His Own Correspondence - Henry Venn - Bog

The book titled ""The Missionary Life and Labours of St. Francis Xavier Taken From His Own Correspondence"" is a biographical account of the life and work of St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Asia. The book is written by Henry Venn and is based on the letters and correspondence of St. Francis Xavier himself.The book provides a detailed account of the early life of St. Francis Xavier, his education, and his decision to become a missionary. It also covers his journey to India, his work in the Portuguese colony of Goa, and his travels to other parts of Asia, including Japan and China.The book highlights the challenges and obstacles faced by St. Francis Xavier in his missionary work, including cultural differences, language barriers, and political opposition. It also describes his efforts to establish schools and hospitals in the places where he worked, as well as his interactions with local communities and leaders.Overall, ""The Missionary Life and Labours of St. Francis Xavier Taken From His Own Correspondence"" provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential Christian missionaries of all time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Asia and the role of missionaries in spreading the faith.With A Sketch Of The General Results Of Roman Catholic Missions Among The Heathen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.