Description
Book SynopsisA 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.
Trade 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 *
Table of ContentsList 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
