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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 April 2021

David Lindenfeld
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Louisiana State University
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The Spanish conquest of the Basin of Mexico largely succeeded in eradicating its indigenous religion. The Nahua responded by worshipping the Catholic saints, embracing the Day of the Dead, and turning to figures like the Virgin of Guadalupe, who appeared to a poor Indian peasant. The chapter also points to Nahua empowerment through education and a written vernacular that the missionaries provided. The Maya and Inca are also briefly considered.

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World Christianity and Indigenous Experience
A Global History, 1500–2000
, pp. 1 - 30
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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  • Introduction
  • David Lindenfeld, Louisiana State University
  • Book: World Christianity and Indigenous Experience
  • Online publication: 30 April 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108917643.001
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  • Introduction
  • David Lindenfeld, Louisiana State University
  • Book: World Christianity and Indigenous Experience
  • Online publication: 30 April 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108917643.001
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  • Introduction
  • David Lindenfeld, Louisiana State University
  • Book: World Christianity and Indigenous Experience
  • Online publication: 30 April 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108917643.001
Available formats
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