Llull proposed converting Muslim prisoners and releasing them as counter-missionaries to Muslim lands.
Evidence
Llull affirms that the Pope should appoint a cardinal whose sole duty is the conversion of infidels. He would supervise the construction of four monasteries specialized in the education of missionaries: one monastery for missionaries to the Saracens, one for missionaries to the Jews, one for those to the “schismatics,” one for those to the Tartars and other pagans. — John V. Tolan, Saracens, 1330 (
#complicates, via linked claim)
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: Llull believed philosophical doubt could lead Muslims to convert to Christianity. — John V. Tolan, Saracens, 1967; Llull proposed a scholarly exchange program to end Christian-Muslim war; Llull’s conversion vision committed him to three missionary projects (+4 more)
Broader Connections
- Missionary conversion succeeded among conquered Muslims in Christian lands, not overseas
#complicates(0.85) - Llull proposed a scholarly exchange program to end Christian-Muslim war
#complicates(0.80) - Llull proposed institutionalized missionary training in four monasteries by religion.
#complicates(0.80) — John V. Tolan, Saracens, 1330 - Christian missionaries in Islamic cities focused on serving prisoners rather than converting Muslims
#complicates(0.75) — Norman Daniel, Islam and the West, 678 - Missionaries converted mostly the castes Muslims supposedly seized
#complicates(0.70) — Peter Gottschalk and Gabriel Greenberg, Common Heritage, Uncommon Fear, 103