Elias al-Musili: A Chaldean Priest's Journey to the New World in the 1600s - Paperback
by Weam Namou (Author)
This book tells the fascinating story of Elias al-Musili, a Chaldean priest from the seventeenth century who made an unprecedented journey from Baghdad to colonial Spanish America. Discovered in 1905 by Jesuit scholar Antun Rabbat, Elias' writings offer a unique perspective on the New World through the eyes of a Middle Eastern traveler.
With papal support and royal authorization, Elias' twelve-year adventure took him across vast landscapes, encountering diverse native peoples and their customs, the Spanish conquistadors, and the burgeoning colonial society. His detailed observations provide a rare glimpse into the lives of high-ranking officials and clergy in the New World, shedding light on a pivotal era in history. This new edition, brought to life by acclaimed Iraqi American author Weam Namou, herself of Chaldean heritage, makes Elias' writings accessible to a wider audience, offering invaluable insights for scholars of Middle Eastern history, Latin American history, and the early Church.Made with care and unconditionally loved by our customers, this signature bestseller exceeds all expectations.
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