Lost Cities Of Paraguay
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Author | : Clement J. McNaspy |
Publisher | : Chicago : Loyola University Press |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
For one brief shining hour there existed in the jungles of what is now Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, a marvelous civilization that stands today only in near-forgotten though still eloquent ruins. These were the Thirty Cities of the so-called "Jesuit Reductions", safe havens into which Jesuit missioners gathered primitive Indians to protect them from Portuguese slave traders and the depredations of the Spanish colonists. In a fantastically short time, the talents of these previously untrained people flowered into the building of a remarkable "world" of beauty and grace almost beyond belief, a world Voltaire called "in some way the triumph of humanity" and Chesterton called "a Paradise in Paraguay". Were it not for the mute testimony of the delicately carved statues and the ruins of noble churches, the whole story might seem beyond belief.
Author | : Clement J. McNaspy |
Publisher | : Chicago : Loyola University Press |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
For one brief shining hour there existed in the jungles of what is now Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, a marvelous civilization that stands today only in near-forgotten though still eloquent ruins. These were the Thirty Cities of the so-called "Jesuit Reductions", safe havens into which Jesuit missioners gathered primitive Indians to protect them from Portuguese slave traders and the depredations of the Spanish colonists. In a fantastically short time, the talents of these previously untrained people flowered into the building of a remarkable "world" of beauty and grace almost beyond belief, a world Voltaire called "in some way the triumph of humanity" and Chesterton called "a Paradise in Paraguay". Were it not for the mute testimony of the delicately carved statues and the ruins of noble churches, the whole story might seem beyond belief.
Author | : Leslie Jermyn |
Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780761448587 |
This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Paraguay. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Author | : Ann Weil |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1410942392 |
Looks at ten of the most distinctive lost cities, from the legendary Atlantis to the ancient city of Petra that was rediscovered by Europeans in the early 19th century.
Author | : Percy Harrison Fawcett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 1953 |
Genre | : Bolivia |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Margaret Hebblethwaite |
Publisher | : Bradt Travel Guides |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Paraguay |
ISBN | : 1841623156 |
The only stand-alone guidebook to the country in English, Bradt s Paraguay takes readers from the city sites of Asuncion to the wild and underpopulated Chaco region and the historial Jesuit missions. Written by an author who s been resident in rural Paraguay for a decade, it s an authoritative and detailed introduction to an emerging tourism destination."
Author | : Ann Weil |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 33 |
Release | : 2021-07-21 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1410998460 |
Which explorer discovered Machu Pichu? What really happened to Angkor? Does the lost city of Z really exist? To find out the answers to these questions and more, open this book and go on an exploration of the world's most amazing landmarks!
Author | : Margaret Hebblethwaite |
Publisher | : Bradt Travel Guides |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 2014-11-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1841625612 |
Author | : Percy Harrison Fawcett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 1953 |
Genre | : Bolivia |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ines G. Zupanov |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 864 |
Release | : 2019-05-15 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0190639652 |
Through its missionary, pedagogical, and scientific accomplishments, the Society of Jesus-known as the Jesuits-became one of the first institutions with a truly "global" reach, in practice and intention. The Oxford Handbook of the Jesuits offers a critical assessment of the Order, helping to chart new directions for research at a time when there is renewed interest in Jesuit studies. In particular, the Handbook examines their resilient dynamism and innovative spirit, grounded in Catholic theology and Christian spirituality, but also profoundly rooted in society and cultural institutions. It also explores Jesuit contributions to education, the arts, politics, and theology, among others. The volume is organized in seven major sections, totaling forty articles, on the Order's foundation and administration, the theological underpinnings of its activities, the Jesuit involvement with secular culture, missiology, the Order's contributions to the arts and sciences, the suppression the Order endured in the 18th century, and finally, the restoration. The volume also looks at the way the Jesuit Order is changing, including becoming more non-European and ethnically diverse, with its members increasingly interested in engaging society in addition to traditional pastoral duties.