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