Description
Book SynopsisThis wide-ranging and highly readable book explores the veneration of the Virgin Mary in Spain and the Americas from the colonial period to the present.
Trade ReviewIn a brief review it is difficult to do justice to the richness of this book and its insights. It is well researched, well written, and enhanced by illustrations that truly support the text. * The Americas *
The book is an impressive and very welcome contribution to the history of Marian devotion and, more broadly, of religious culture in the Hispanic World. * Journal of Latin American Studies *
Linda Hall presents an outstanding comparative work on Spanish and American devotion to Mary. She skillfully handles a diversity of Marian imagery, moving with ease from one instance to the next, describing the theological, dogmatic, and even regional differences of each cult.... The book makes for a valuable and fascinating read. * Theological Studies *
Table of Contents
- A Note on Translation and Orthography
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter I. Introduction
- Chapter II. The Spanish Reverence
- Chapter III. Discoverers, Conquerors, and Mary
- Chapter IV. Our Lady in Mexico: Catechisms, Confessions, Dramas, and Visions
- Chapter V. Mexico: Images, Fiestas, Miracles, and Apparitions
- Chapter VI. The Andean Virgin
- Chapter VII. The Virgin as National Symbol: The Cases of Bolivia, Mexico, and Argentina
- Chapter VIII. Evita and María: Religious Reverence and Political Resonance in Argentina
- Chapter IX. Marian Celebrations at the Turn of the Millennium
- Chapter X. Mary Moves North: Aspects of National Identity and Cultural Dissemination
- Chapter XI. Conclusion
- Notes
- Glossary
- Bibliography of Works Cited
- Index
