A Vietnamese Moses: Philiphe Binh and the Geographies of Early Modern Catholicis

Description: A Vietnamese Moses by George E. Dutton A story of Philiphe Binh, a Vietnamese Catholic priest who in 1796 traveled from Tonkin to the Portuguese court in Lisbon to persuade its ruler to appoint a bishop for his community of ex-Jesuits. This book examines how the intersections of Roman Catholic geographies shaped the lives of Vietnamese Christians in the early modern era. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Presss Open Access publishing program. to learn more. A Vietnamese Moses is the story of Philiphê Binh, a Vietnamese Catholic priest who in 1796 traveled from Tonkin to the Portuguese court in Lisbon to persuade its ruler to appoint a bishop for his community of ex-Jesuits. Based on Binhs surviving writings from his thirty-seven-year exile in Portugal, this book examines how the intersections of global and local Roman Catholic geographies shaped the lives of Vietnamese Christians in the early modern era. The book also argues that Binhs mission to Portugal and his intense lobbying on behalf of his community reflected the agency of Vietnamese Catholics, who vigorously engaged with church politics in defense of their distinctive Portuguese-Catholic heritage. George E. Dutton demonstrates the ways in which Catholic beliefs, histories, and genealogies transformed how Vietnamese thought about themselves and their place in the world. This sophisticated exploration of Vietnamese engagement with both the Catholic Church and Napoleonic Europe provides a unique perspective on the complex history of early Vietnamese Christianity. Flap " A Vietnamese Moses extends the frontiers of historical knowledge by demonstrating innovative scholarship and an originality of approach. In focusing attention on the early modern period, it makes a significant contribution to a growing body of international research that brings Asian Christianity into the global domain."--Barbara Watson Andaya, coauthor of A History of Early Modern Southeast Asia, 1400-1830 "Like the life this book traces, A Vietnamese Moses crosses borders and genres. In this beautifully written biography and intellectual history of the Vietnamese Jesuit Philiph Author Biography George E. Dutton is Professor of Vietnamese History in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures and Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Philiphe B?nh and the Catholic Geographies of Tonkin 2. A Catholic Community in Crisis 3. Journeys: Macao, Goa, and Lisbon 4. Arrival in Lisbon and First Encounters 5. Invoking the Padroado: B?nh and Prince Dom Joao 6. Waiting for B?nh in Tonkin and Macao 7. Life in Lisbon and the Casa do Espirito Santo, 1807-33 8. The Tales of Philiphe B?nh Epilogue Appendix 1: Time Line Appendix 2: Cast of Characters Appendix 3: Texts Used by B?nh in His Writing Projects List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index Review "This fascinating book is a significant contribution to the field of Asian Christianity, mission studies, and Jesuit studies. It will be an important refer- ence of the complex history of early Vietnamese Catholicism." * Journal of Jesuit Studies *"Dutton skillfully relates the spiritual quest—the mission—of this first Vietnamese Jesuit through fresh eyes... panoramic." * Cross-Currents *"Scholarly and thorough." * Catholic World * Review Quote "This fascinating book is a significant contribution to the field of Asian Christianity, mission studies, and Jesuit studies. It will be an important refer- ence of the complex history of early Vietnamese Catholicism." Details ISBN0520293436 ISBN-10 0520293436 ISBN-13 9780520293434 Format Paperback Imprint University of California Press Subtitle Philiphe Binh and the Geographies of Early Modern Catholicism Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States DEWEY 282.597 Illustrations 27 b-w, 5 maps Author George E. Dutton Pages 350 Short Title A Vietnamese Moses Language English Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-12-12 UK Release Date 2016-12-12 AU Release Date 2016-12-12 NZ Release Date 2016-12-12 US Release Date 2016-12-12 Publisher University of California Press Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159516161;

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