Apostol Kine: P. Matteo Ricci, DI (1552.-1610.)
September 10, 1583, is the birthday of modern Catholic missions in China. On that day, two Jesuits, Fathers Ricci and Rugeri, set foot in Zhao qing, thus beginning the evangelization of that vast country.
Ricci established good and friendly relations with scientists, mandarins, the imperial court and the common people. He dedicated his life to all of them, writing scientific and religious books and teaching them mathematics, trigonometry, astronomy and geography, and the Gospel.
In addition to his personal qualities, extraordinary adaptation to Chinese customs and sovereignty in science, he was distinguished by a deep holiness. Probably no European in past centuries is as well known in China as Li Ma-tou (Matteo Ricci). Even today his tomb is in Beijing.
What is the secret of his success that after much effort, difficulties and hardships he was able to pass through the Dragon Gate which, like China, was closed to foreigners, and that he spent the last years of his life in Beijing, is told in the book you are now holding in your hands. The book is written in simple and interesting language.
One copy is available
