JESUIT IN THE FORBIDDEN CITY:MATTEO RICCI 1552-1610 PAPER: Matteo Ricci 1552-1610
Jesuit in the Forbidden City: Matteo Ricci 1552-1610 by R. Po-Chia Hsia chronicles the life of the Italian Jesuit missionary who entered Ming China. It details his efforts to engage with Chinese scholars and officials in the imperial capital, fostering early Sino-European interactions through his presence from 1552 until his death in 1610.
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The book Jesuit in the Forbidden City examines the life and work of Matteo Ricci, a Jesuit priest active from 1552 to 1610. It focuses on his mission in China during the Ming dynasty.
R. Po-Chia Hsia provides an account of Ricci's experiences in the Forbidden City, highlighting his role as a cultural intermediary between Europe and Asia.
This paper edition offers insights into Ricci's contributions to cross-cultural exchange, based on historical records of his time in China.
The narrative covers Ricci's journey and adaptations in a foreign land, emphasizing his Jesuit background and missionary objectives.
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