St. Francis Xavier: Apostle Of The East (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164504016)

""St. Francis Xavier: Apostle of the East"" by Margaret Yeo is a biography of the life and missionary work of St. Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to India, Japan, and other parts of Asia in the 16th century. The book traces Xavier's early life and education, his conversion to Catholicism, and his decision to become a missionary. Yeo describes the challenges and successes of Xavier's missionary work, including his efforts to convert Hindus and Muslims to Christianity, his establishment of schools and hospitals, and his exploration of new territories. The book also examines Xavier's relationships with other Jesuits, as well as his interactions with local rulers and officials. Throughout the book, Yeo provides a detailed and engaging account of Xavier's life and legacy, highlighting his commitment to social justice and his enduring impact on the Catholic Church and the wider world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Margaret Yeo
ISBN-10: 1164504010
ISBN-13: 9781164504016
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d