Certezas, incertidumbres y expectativas en torno a la salvación del alma. Creencias escatológicas en Nueva España, siglos XVI-XVIII
This paper deals with the prevailing collective imaginary in New Spain regarding the place and life of the dead in the afterlife, as well as the beliefs and expectations about the salvation or damnation of the souls, between the 16th and 18th centuries. The essay analyzes issues such as the idea of...
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| Formato: | Online |
| Idioma: | espanhol |
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El Colegio de México, A.C.
2012
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| Acesso em linha: | https://historiamexicana.colmex.mx/index.php/RHM/article/view/222 |
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Historia Mexicana |
| Resumo: | This paper deals with the prevailing collective imaginary in New Spain regarding the place and life of the dead in the afterlife, as well as the beliefs and expectations about the salvation or damnation of the souls, between the 16th and 18th centuries. The essay analyzes issues such as the idea of life’s frailty and the fear of death, and refers to the road of salvation offered by the Church, as well as to a number of practices leading to it, such as indulgences, good deeds and the donation of pious works. It also discusses the influence of these religious beliefs and practices on the customs, social relations, education, culture and economy of the people of New Spain. |
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