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The Wise Man From The West

The Wise Man From The West

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by Vincent Cronin
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A fascinating insight into the history of Europe and China, and a first bridge built between two civilizations. Matteo Ricci, an early recruit of the Jesuit order, was sent to China as a missionary in 1582. If he approached the Emperor with a Bible in one hand, in the other he carried the accumulated technological and philosophical wisdom of late Renaissance Europe, and thus found favor among the Mandarins, the men of learning in the imperial court. But his progress was not unopposed, and the Wise Man from the West came to be seen as an unsettling element in a too settled society. Ricci died in 1610, disappointed in his ambition to convert the Emperor and his people to Christianity. But the seed was sown and the crop, undaunted even by several decades of atheistic Communism, continues to grow in modern China.

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ISBN13: 9786267492741
ISBN10: 6267492745
Language: English
Publisher: Dutton
Publication Year: 1955
Format: Paperback

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    Cultural bridge between Europe and China through Ricci's journey.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in history and cross-cultural exchanges, this book offers a captivating story of Matteo Ricci, whose efforts in bridging European and Chinese civilizations still influence us today. It highlights both the challenges and triumphs of intercultural dialogue, making history feel alive and relevant. It's a thoughtful read for anyone curious about how ideas travel and foster understanding across worlds.
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