Forgotten Franciscans: Works from an Inquisitional Theorist, a Heretic, and an Inquisitional Deputy Contributor(s): Nesvig, Martin Austin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0271048727 ISBN-13: 9780271048727 Publisher: Penn State University Press OUR PRICE: $26.68 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | History - History | Latin America - Mexico - Religion | Christian Ministry - Missions |
Dewey: 272.209 |
LCCN: 2010051158 |
Series: Latin American Originals |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.54" W x 8.5" (0.52 lbs) 104 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Cultural Region - Mexican |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Franciscans were the first missionaries to come to Mexico, and the Franciscans developed important and lucrative ties with the newly rich conquistador elite and the faction behind Cort s. The order quickly became the wealthiest, having the most dramatic missionary churches, owning prime real estate in Mexico-Tenochtitlan, and being de facto rulers of large indigenous communities. Forgotten Franciscans offers documents and written works by three Spanish Franciscans of the early modern period who, while well known by their contemporaries, have been largely forgotten by modern-day scholars. Alfonso de Castro, an inquisitional theorist, offers a defense of Indian education; Alonso Cabello, convicted of Erasmianism in Mexico City, discusses Christ's humanity in a Nativity sermon; and Diego Mu oz, an inquisitional deputy, investigates witchcraft in Celaya. Together they offer new perspectives on the mythologies and realities of Franciscan thought in the New World. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nesvig, Martin Austin: - Martin Austin Nesvig is Assistant Professor of History at the University of Miami. |