This article examines the cultural translation processes employed by Jesuit missionaries in the early modern period, specifically focusing on their translation of the Eucharist and related concepts of the body. Using concepts from translation studies (Lefevere, Venuti, Nida), the authors analyze how Jesuits translated theological concepts, negotiated knowledge transfer with local cultural grids, and achieved dynamic equivalence to ensure understanding. The study reveals a complex, multi-layered translation process influenced by the translator, audience, cultural and linguistic context, and power asymmetries.

Antje Flüchter, Giulia Nardini