St. Francis Xavier: Apostle Of The East

By Margaret Yeo

Book Overview

St. Francis Xavier: Apostle Of The East is a biographical book written by Margaret Yeo. The book details the life and legacy of St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Asia. The book covers Xavier's early life, his education, his conversion to Christianity, and his journey as a missionary in India, Japan, and other parts of Asia. The author provides a detailed account of Xavier's encounters with various cultures, religions, and people during his travels. The book also explores Xavier's personal struggles, including his battle with illness and his spiritual journey. Yeo's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Asia and the life of St. Francis Xavier. Overall, St. Francis Xavier: Apostle Of The East is a well-researched and insightful book that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432590413
• ISBN13: 9781432590413
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"