Diabolism in Colonial Peru, 1560–1750
Andrew Redden
Religious Cultures in the Early Modern World
978 1 85196 895 4: 216x138mm: £60.00/$99.00
978 1 85196 550 2
Redden uses a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the transcultural phenomenon of the devil in early modern Peru. He demonstrates that the interaction between the Christian and the Andean worlds was far more complex than any interpretation that posits a clear dichotomy between conversion and resistance would suggest.
The study analyzes missionary letters, inquisitorial trials, and chronicles to create a portrait of a communal society that formed an integral part of the Hispanic world between the sixteenth and the eighteenth centuries.
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Readership
Religious Studies, Latin-American Studies, Empire Studies, Anthropology
Contents
Introduction
1 Cities of God Besieged
2 The Possession of María Pizarro
3 The Devils of Trujillo and the Passion of the Poor Clares
4 The Sally: Christianity Beyond the Walls
5 Satan’s Fortress: The Devil in the Andes
6 The Breach: Devils of the In-Between
Conclusion
Reviews
'Redden reconstructs a rich and engaging tapestry of voices without falling into simplistic dichotomies or anachronistic categorisations. By examining theological and political debates from the perspective of individual experience, Redden's study provides invaluable insights into vice-regal Peruvian society and the process of evangelism in the Americas in general.'
– Kristine Ibsen, Journal of Ecclesiastical History
'... a fascinating book that is well written, competently documented, and sure to generate meaningful debate and discussion.'
– Edmund P Cueva, Sixteenth Century Journal
