St. Francis Xavier: Apostle of the East (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436689359)

St. Francis Xavier: Apostle of the East is a biography of the life of St. Francis Xavier, written by Margaret Yeo. The book chronicles the life of this famous Jesuit missionary who is known for his work in spreading Christianity throughout Asia during the 16th century. Yeo explores Xavier's early life, his education, and his decision to join the Jesuit order. The book also covers his travels throughout India, Japan, and other parts of Asia, where he worked tirelessly to convert people to Christianity. Yeo provides detailed accounts of Xavier's interactions with local rulers, his struggles with language barriers, and the challenges he faced in spreading the gospel in a vastly different cultural context. The book also delves into Xavier's personal life, including his relationships with other Jesuits and his struggles with illness. Overall, St. Francis Xavier: Apostle of the East is a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most important figures in the history of Christian missionary work.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: 143668935X
ISBN-13: 9781436689359
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d