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The Introduction and Development of Christianity in Vietnam during 17 and 18 Centuries: The Role of the Jesuit Missionaries

Vestnik Sankt-Peterburgskogo Universiteta, Istoriya, ISSN: 2541-9390, Vol: 69, Issue: 4, Page: 935-947
2024
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During the 17 and 18 centuries, along with other missionary forces (the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris, the Dominican Order, the Franciscan Order, etc.), the Society of Jesus significantly contributed to the presence of Christianity in Vietnam. Firstly, it is necessary to mention the pioneering role of the Jesuits in introducing Christianity to Cochinchina and Tonkin in the first half of the 17 century, laying the foundation for the birth of church organizations in these two areas by 1659. After that, missionary activities of the Society of Jesus in Vietnam encountered ups and downs due to the indigenous government’s policy banning Christianity and conflicts and contradictions with the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris. However, even in such difficult circumstances, the role and influence of the Jesuits in Vietnam remain undiminished. In fact, with a large force of foreign and indigenous missionaries, the Society of Jesus still maintains activities in a large missionary area with many believers. This research aims to clarify the role of the Jesuits in preaching the Gospel in Vietnam during the 17 and 18 centuries by “restoring” “the panoramic picture” of the force of foreign Jesuit missionaries, the missionary areas, and the number of believers under their management. At the same time, compared with other missionary forces operating in this country in this period. The research results presented in the article will significantly contribute to the study of the history of Christianity in Vietnam during the 17 and 18 centuries.

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