The Life of Ferdinand The Life of Ferdinand VerbiestVerbiest

The Life Of Ferdinand Verbiest

Verbiest 2 - Subgroup APatrick Wee, Franz Gaw,

Edsel Uy, David Leogardo,Justin Kho, Matthew Tan

Ferdinand Verbiest Birthdate: Oct. 9, 16

23 Birthplace: Pitthem

near Coutrai (Kortrijk) in Belgium

Parents: Joos Verbiest and his wife

Siblings: 8 siblings

Ferdinand Verbiest Death:

Date: Jan. 28, 1688 (65 years old)

Cause: Fell off a horse

Studied:- Arithmetic- Rectilinear- Spherical geometry- Geodesy- Topography

Ferdinand Verbiest Qualities/Preparations

- Entered Society of Jesus- Knew many languages- Great at Mathematics

and Astronomy- Dedicated to his work

Ferdinand Verbiest Contributions:

- Achieved peace in Chinese church- Upgraded Chinese canons- Improved Astronomy of China- More missionaries were sent- Produced pumps and aqueducts- Constructed instruments- Spread the Gospel

Ferdinand Verbiest Applications:

- Doing little sacrifices

- Never give up- Try your best- Submit everything to God- Produced pumps and aqueducts- Always have faith in God

Journey of Ferdinand Journey of Ferdinand VerbiestVerbiest

Verbiest 2 Subgroup BLeader:

Reginald OngMembers:

Michael AngJustin LuGerald linJohn OngMark Ong

Accomplishments of Ferdinand Accomplishments of Ferdinand VerbiestVerbiest

He successfully defended Father Schall in the court. He successfully passed the tests of the emperor. -predicted the time of lunar eclipse -the length of gnomon shadow at noon of a certain day -project the coordinates of the heavenly body (Sun) at a

particular time. He promoted greater and security. He had the opportunity to study in civil. He became a missionary. He invented the following: - Sextant - 132 cannons with new gun

carnage - Designed the star chart of the

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Failures of Ferdinand VerbiestFailures of Ferdinand Verbiest He went to jail. He lost his first competition/challenge. He did not convert all Buddhist into

Catholic.

What difficulties did Ferdinand What difficulties did Ferdinand Verbiest?Verbiest?

Chinese people were not Catholic, so it’s hard to convert them.

Father Adam Schall did not know how to speak Chinese.

He needed to write things about Astronomy and their construction.

Prayer for Ferdinand VerbiestPrayer for Ferdinand VerbiestDear Ferdinand Verbiest,

Thank you for your bravery in spreading the word of God in China. Thank you also for your determination and perseverance for never giving up to preach the Gospel to the Chinese people. Please help all of us to be like you and possess all of your outstanding traits. Please help us gain your knowledge in Mathematics, Astronomy and the Mandarin language, which you used to defend Father Schall. Help us also to gain your intimate wisdom in doing our daily work.

Amen

Thank You Very Much!!!谢谢 !!!

From Ferdinand Verbiest 2