Apostles of Empire: The Jesuits and New France | Prof. Bronwen McShea
The Thomistic Institute
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Multifaceted Roles of Jesuit Missionaries in New France
The chapter explores the diverse roles of Jesuit missionaries in New France, depicting them as participants in trade, military partnerships, and advocating for French conquest in addition to their religious duties. It delves into their efforts to shape Native American communities, create a pan-tribal warrior elite, and influence cultural shifts during the Enlightenment. The chapter challenges traditional portrayals of self-sacrificing missionaries, revealing a more complex narrative of Jesuits engaging in a variety of secular activities to advance French colonial interests.
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