Magistrates of the sacred

Magistrates of the sacred

By William B. Taylor

Book Description

This comprehensive exploration delves into the complex spiritual and political landscape of Mexico's Catholic Church during a pivotal period of transformation. William B. Taylor presents an intricate examination of how parish priests navigated the shifting currents between sacred duty and secular authority in late-colonial Mexico.

The work illuminates the profound tensions that shaped religious life as regalist policies challenged traditional church autonomy and parishes underwent secularization. Through detailed life histories of individual priests, readers encounter the human faces behind institutional change, discovering how these spiritual leaders balanced their roles as both servants of God and subjects of the crown.

Taylor's investigation reveals the evolving dynamics between clergy and parishioners, exploring themes of authority, compassion, and cultural adaptation within rural communities. The study pays particular attention to how religious symbols like Santiago and Guadalupe underwent remarkable transformations, reflecting broader shifts in Mexican spiritual consciousness.

Drawing from an encyclopedic range of sources, this scholarly work traces the journey from colonial religious structures through the tumultuous period of Mexican independence. The narrative examines how priests became entangled in political insurgency while maintaining their spiritual responsibilities.

For readers interested in understanding how faith communities adapt during periods of dramatic social change, this extensive study offers profound insights into the intersection of spirituality, politics, and cultural identity in shaping religious experience.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~24 hours)

📄 Length: 868 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Church history
  • ✓ Explore History
  • ✓ Explore Church and state, mexico
  • ✓ Explore Church history, 18th century
  • ✓ Explore Catholic church, mexico
  • ✓ Explore Catholic Church
  • ✓ Explore Catholic church, history
  • ✓ Explore Mexico, religion

Topics Covered

Church history History Church and state, mexico Church history, 18th century Catholic church, mexico Catholic Church Catholic church, history Mexico, religion Church and state

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