The Perception of the Jesuits in the Portuguese World: between the Trade of and the Taste of «Orientalia» (16th-17th centuries)

The Jesuits became reputed commissioners of orientalia, during the 16th and the 17th centuries. Their commission of orientalia included exotica, rarita, and naturalia. Due to the fact that they were members of a religious order, a considerable part of orientalia had a religious character. At least,...

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Main Author: Cristina Osswald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Estudios Auriseculares (IDEA) 2018-01-01
Series:Hipogrifo: Revista de Literatura y Cultura del Siglo de Oro
Online Access:https://www.revistahipogrifo.com/index.php/hipogrifo/article/view/360