Jesuits on the Lakes

Jesuits on the Lakes

From Historical Jesus by Historical Jesus

April 20, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

This episode explores the role of Jesuit clergymen in evangelizing indigenous peoples in 17th century New France.

The Great Lakes and the Upper Mississippi regions were explored by young Jesuit clergyman known as ‘God’s Soldiers’ who evangelized indigenous peoples throughout the vast territories of 17th century New France. E197. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/CwXHrU3llxw  which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Jesuit books available at https://amzn.to/3vttWgG New France books at https://amzn.to/43IZrjw Mississippi River books available at https://amzn.to/4feWoDM Age of Discovery books available at https://amzn.to/3ZYOhnK   Age of Exploration books available at https://amzn.to/403Wcjx     ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet   SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you).  Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet   Mark's History of North America podcast:&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Vinet

Topics covered

  • Jesuits
  • Great Lakes
  • Upper Mississippi
  • 17th century
  • New France
  • indigenous peoples
  • evangelization

Keywords

  • Jesuits
  • Great Lakes
  • Upper Mississippi
  • New France
  • evangelization
  • indigenous peoples
  • 17th century

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jesuit

Books & works: France and England in North America

Places: Great Lakes, Upper Mississippi, New France

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