Silencing of Jesuit Figurist Joseph de Premare in Eighteenth-Century China

Discover the intriguing world of 18th-century China through the lens of D. E. Mungello's insightful book, Silencing of Jesuit Figurist Joseph de Premare in Eighteenth-Century China. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2023, this compelling analysis spans 154 pages and delves into the long-unpublished interpretations of ancient Chinese texts by the Jesuit scholar Joseph de Prémare. Mungello examines how Prémare's groundbreaking ideas were suppressed by both his religious superiors and European intellectuals, highlighting his significance as one of the most knowledgeable Sinologists in history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of faith, culture, and knowledge in a transformative period of Chinese history. Explore the challenges faced by Jesuit missionaries and the complexities of cross-cultural dialogue in this captivating narrative.