Donjon of Demons: Hero's Tale From the Jesuit Relations - Softcover

Donjon of Demons : Hero's Tale From the Jesuit Relations

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Donjon of Demons: Hero's Tale From the Jesuit Relations' is a compelling narrative retelling of the missionary exploits and spiritual trials of Jesuit pioneers in the wilderness of 17th-century North America. Drawing directly from the historical primary sources known as the 'Jesuit Relations,' Benedict Fitzpatrick reconstructs the perilous lives of the 'Black Robes' as they ventured into the heart of the New Continent to bring Christianity to the indigenous nations.The work focuses on the harrowing experiences of figures like Saint Jean de Brébeuf, depicting the intense cultural tensions, the brutal realities of frontier life, and the unwavering faith that led many to face martyrdom. Through vivid storytelling, the book captures the epic struggle between disparate worldviews and the profound personal sacrifices of the missionaries. This account serves as both a historical record of the early encounters in New France and the Great Lakes region and a dramatic exploration of religious zeal and human endurance.Readers interested in colonial history, Catholic hagiography, and the early interactions between Europeans and Native American tribes will find this a powerful synthesis of one of history's most challenging and evocative missionary chapters.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025613390

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