Missio Moscovitica: the role of the Jesuits in the westernization of Russia, 1582 - 1689

Missio Moscovitica: The Role of the Jesuits in the Westernization of Russia, 1582-1689, recounts the history of the Jesuit missions to Muscovy. Jesuits, acting as chaplains, accompanied Polish-Lithuanian military forces in several Muscovite missions. Their participation in the military caused intern...

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Published in:American university studies / 9
Main Author: Santich, Jan Joseph (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY [u.a.] Lang 1995
In: American university studies / 9 (178)
Series/Journal:American university studies / 9 178
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Russia / Mission / Jesuits / History 1582-1689
B Russia / Cultural change / Jesuits / History 1582-1689
Further subjects:B Russia Church history 16th century
B Jesuits Missions Russia
B Russia Church history 17th century
B Thesis
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Summary:Missio Moscovitica: The Role of the Jesuits in the Westernization of Russia, 1582-1689, recounts the history of the Jesuit missions to Muscovy. Jesuits, acting as chaplains, accompanied Polish-Lithuanian military forces in several Muscovite missions. Their participation in the military caused internal Moscovite strife, as well as conflict between Muscovites, Catholics, and Poles
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-248) and index
ISBN:0820427586