Forgotten Franciscans: Works from an Inquisitional Theorist, a Heretic, and an Inquisitional Deputy (Latin American Originals) - Softcover

Nesvig, Martin Austin

 
9780271048727: Forgotten Franciscans: Works from an Inquisitional Theorist, a Heretic, and an Inquisitional Deputy (Latin American Originals)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0271048727 ISBN 13: 9780271048727
Publisher: Penn State University Press, 2011

Synopsis

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 Cortés. 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 Muñoz, an inquisitional deputy, investigates witchcraft in Celaya. Together they offer new perspectives on the mythologies and realities of Franciscan thought in the New World.

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About the Author

Martin Austin Nesvig is Assistant Professor of History at the University of Miami.

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Publisher
Penn State University Press
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0271048727
ISBN 13 
9780271048727
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
104