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Christians: 8 -- The Conquest of Souls

First released in England

Focuses on the Jesuits and their role in spreading the Catholic faith in the wake of the Reformation. Discusses their significance in spearheading the Counter-Reformation
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Presents the military and religious conquests of 16th century Mexico, Latin America, and Eastern Asia by Catholics of Spanish descent. Chronologizes and describes 16th century Spain, Aztec civilization, Aztec defeat by Cortez, Spanish attempts to convert Aztec Indians to Christianity, protests by Las Casas in Spain about Mexican Indian slavery, the rise of Loyola and the Jesuit order, the bitter fight between Catholics and Protestants, Catholic puritanical response in terms of existing and new art works, Jesuit failure to convert the East, the success of Latin American conversion, and the current synthesis of pagan Indian religion and Christianity. Examines the effects of Christianity on the lives and culture of its converts., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

More in Christians Series

  1. Christians: 10 -- Politeness and Enthusiasm 1976
  2. Christians: 11 -- Missions Abroad 1976
  3. Christians: 12 -- The Roots of Disbelief 1976
  4. Christians: 2 -- The Christian Empire 1976
  5. Christians: 3 -- The Birth of Europe 1976
  6. Christians: 4 -- Faith and Fear 1976
  7. Christians: 5 -- People of the Book 1976
  8. Christians: 6 -- Princes and Prelates 1976
  9. Christians: 7 -- Protest and Reform 1976
  10. Christians: 8 -- The Conquest of Souls 1976
  11. Christians: 9 -- In Search of Tolerance 1976
  12. Christians: 13 -- The Godless State? 1977
  13. The Christians, No. 1: A Peculiar People 1978

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, sound, genre, description, video
  2. 16mm Filmography editors — length, color, catalog record

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