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History and the Fifth Empire in Antônio Vieira

The present paper intends to discuss the meaning of History and Time in Antônio Vieira Priest political thoughts. Owner of a singular ability, above all, the Jesuit devote himself to give superiority to the Portuguese Monarchy. Rejoining in theological, rhetoric and political aspects, there is a special mission that only the Portuguese State, the one and no other, can carry out. Therefore, in the prediction of the immortalized emperor of Portuguese language, wins distinction the Fifth Impire "project", in which the Church will manifest itself in perfect conformation with the design and potential that composes the Catholic Church.

History; Antônio Vieira; State; Fifth Empire


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