Series II. Miscellaneous manuscripts and published matter
Scope and Contents
Records of the Sacra Congregatio de Propaganda Fide comprise this collection of letter copy-books and related manuscripts which shed light on Catholic missionary activities in China, the Philippines, and South Asia in the first half of the 18th century.
The Jesuit interest in the collection resides in the record of the ongoing dispute over the Chinese Rites and repeated attempts to obtain unconditional obedience from the Jesuits. Letters to the head of the Society repeatedly forbid use of the Chinese Rites and give examples of willful disobedience to a papal bull on the subject and are critical of Jesuit practice in accommodating Chinese traditions in funeral rites.
Dates
- From the Collection: Creation: 1723 - 1746
Creator
- From the Collection: Catholic Church. Congregatio de Propaganda Fide (Organization)
- From the Collection: Orazi, Carlo, O.F.M. (Horatii da Castorano, Carolus), 1673-1755 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Multiple languages
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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