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The Martyrs of Thana
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Mar 6, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
(Josh) In the early fourteenth century, four Franciscan friars set out for East Asia to preach the Gospel among the Mongols. In the city of Thana (modern Mumbai), however, they met their end after running afoul of the local administrators. We explore their story, a Latin Christian understanding of Asia, and more in this episode of Footnoting History.
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Released:
Mar 6, 2021
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Podcast episode
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