The Mission to the Hurons

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Father Jean de Brébeuf's' heart was cut out of his tortured body and roasted to be eaten by his enemies because they sought after his courage.[1] Brébeuf is known for his bravery and kind attributes in dealing with the Huron Nation.[2] The report, Instructions For the Fathers of Our Society Who Shall Be Sent to the Hurons, illustrates a proposed plan of action for the Fathers' traveling to the Hurons and how to treat and behave around the Savages that reside there. The article comes from the book, The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents: A Selection, which is also complied of other reports and articles revolving around the Jesuit missions for the creation of New France. The audience of this article is the Fathers who are heading out for the mission and was written by Father Jean de Brébeuf around the time of his first missions or closer to his death in 1637. The purpose of this document was to prepare the Fathers and Brethren for the hardships and dangers of their upcoming journey. The source revolves around the difficulties that the Missionary's' might face and how to best deal with them through the patience and support that God has granted them. Religion is the main aspect to the creation of the instructions set out by Father Brébeuf. The intentions of the mission is for the Fathers is to endure anything for the sake of God and Jesus and to be accepted by the Savages. The Fathers and Brethren intend on exercising careful measures in how they will take on the Savages. This will allow them to complete the purpose that is to be done for the sake of God. Brébeuf suggests that, " You will thus have to put good use the hardships on the way, and have already advanced considerably in gaining the affection of the Savages."[3] He advises the Missionary's' to be patient and careful with their behaviour. The goal is ultimately to reach to the better part of the
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