@paolo_aranha I'm not sure about specific theorists of rhetoric, but early modern Jesuits already believed in the importance of what we could call today as "knowing your audience" or "reading the room." As to your point, if this is particularly Jesuitical, it may *very well* be. I have argued that Discalced Franciscans were generally convinced of the power of the sacraments to effect inner conversion that "accommodation" was *largely* unnecessary, and the Dominicans had their own beef with the whole Jesuit "accommodation." #earlymodern #histodons #globalcatholicism

@paolo_aranha Interesting points! We have to ask ourselves though if the Jesuits used and defined "accommodation" in the way historians are using them today. It seems "accommodation" based on research by Prieto, following O'Malley, is a rhetorical principle that stemmed from the order's practice of the Spiritual Exercises and so its boundaries as a principle may be as narrow or expansive as missionaries wanted it to be. I definitely agree with your arguments. In fact, Valigniano (Jesuit visitor) had already proposed before that Jesuits could "accommodate" more practices and beliefs from Japanese and Chinese societies because Europeans saw them to be "civilized." So yes, in that regard, Jesuits were still very much early modern actors, in that they saw the world in terms or order, hierarchy and structure. #earlymodern #histodons #globalcatholicism

Jesuits in early modern Asia, such as Matteo Ricci (China) and Roberto de Nobili (India), pursued an approach of 'toleration' or 'accommodation' of indigenous customs and practices in their evangelization efforts. This approach greatly contributed to the gains the Jesuits achieved in their overseas missions. But did you know that not all Jesuits believed in this approach? Alonso Sánchez (Philippines) campaigned for a more direct and rigid program, not far from a sword-wielding, Bible-thumping approach. In his "Tratados del Reyno de la China y Filipinas" (c. 1591), he outlined the rights of the Spanish kings over China and the necessity of Christian conversion. #earlymodern #histodons #globalcatholicism

Jesuits in early modern Asia, such as Matteo Ricci (China) and Roberto de Nobili (India), pursued an approach of 'toleration' or 'accommodation' of indigenous customs and practices in their evangelization efforts. This approach greatly contributed to the gains the Jesuits achieved in their overseas missions. But did you know that not all Jesuits believed in this approach? Alonso Sánchez (Philippines) campaigned for a more direct and rigid program, not far from a sword-wielding, Bible-thumping approach. In his "Tratados del Reyno de la China y Filipinas" (c. 1591), he outlined the rights of the Spanish kings over China and the necessity of Christian conversion. #earlymodern #histodons #globalcatholicism

Jesuits in early modern Asia, such as Matteo Ricci (China) and Roberto de Nobili (India), pursued an approach of 'toleration' or 'accommodation' of indigenous customs and practices in their evangelization efforts. This approach greatly contributed to the gains the Jesuits achieved in their overseas missions. But did you know that not all Jesuits believed in this approach? Alonso Sánchez (Philippines) campaigned for a more direct and rigid program, not far from a sword-wielding, Bible-thumping approach. In his "Tratados del Reyno de la China y Filipinas" (1591), he outlined the rights of the Spanish kings over China and the necessity of Christian conversion. #earlymodern #histodons #globalcatholicism

Augustinian friar Manuel Braña documented the explosion of Taal Volcano in the Philippines in 1754. Among the many details he provided in his work were the thick ash coming out of the mouth of the volcano blocking the sun, making the day seem like night, and the contamination of rivers and lakes that both people and animals were left without drinking water for many months... cheerful bird, notwithstanding. #earlymodern #histodons #globalcatholicism

Great collection at Maastricht University on the China mission of the #earlymodern #Jesuits. @paolo_aranha Is there anything similar for the Indian mission? #histodon #histodon #bookhistory #globalcatholicism

https://library.maastrichtuniversity.nl/resources/special-collections/exhibitions/china-exhibition/

#earlymodern #globalcatholicism #histodons #histodon

Is #earlymodern #globalcatholicism a hashtag here? Anyone working on #earlymodern #Franciscans or #Jesuits?

Is #earlymodern #globalcatholicism a hashtag here? Where are my #earlymodern #Franciscans and #Jesuits? How about #earlymodern #Iberia? 🙂