Jesuit on the Roof of the World: Ippolito Desideri's Mission to Tibet
Trent Pomplun recounts Jesuit missionary Ippolito Desideri’s eighteenth-century journey to Tibet, exploring his travels, cultural encounters, and the wider context of Jesuit missions.
About This Book
This book examines the mission of Jesuit priest Ippolito Desideri to Tibet in the early eighteenth century.
It draws on historical records to describe Desideri’s travels and his engagement with Tibetan culture and religion.
The narrative situates his efforts within the broader context of Jesuit missions and European exploration.
Readers gain insight into the challenges faced by missionaries in remote regions during this period.
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