Piety, power, and politics

1998

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Title
Piety, power, and politics: religion and nation formation in Guatemala, 1821-1871
Creator
Sullivan-González, Douglass, 1956-
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Statement of Responsibility
Douglass Sullivan-González.
Date
1998
Identifier
31735055592327
Description
"Douglass Sullivan-Gonzalez examines the influence of religion on the development of nationalism in Guatemala during the period 1821-1871, focusing on the relationship between Rafael Carrera and the Guatemalan Catholic Church. He illustrates the peculiar and fascinating blend of religious fervor, popular power, and caudillo politics that inspired a multiethnic and multiclass alliance to defend the Guatemalan nation in the mid-nineteenth century." "Sullivan-Gonzalez shows that religious discourse and ritual were crucial to the successful construction and defense of independent Guatemala. Sermons commemorating independence from Spain developed a covenantal theology that affirmed divine protection if the Guatemalan people embraced Catholicism. Sullivan-Gonzalez examines the extent to which this religious and nationalist discourse was popularly appropriated." "Though populist and antidemocratic, the historic legacy of the Carrera years is the Guatemalan nation. Sullivan-Gonzalez details how theological discourse, popular claims emerging from mestizo and Indian communities, and the caudillo's ability to finesse his enemies enabled Carrera to bring together divergent and contradictory interests to bind many nations into one."--BOOK JACKET.
Extent
xiii, 182 p. ; 23 cm.
Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, Pa
Type
text
Genre
bibliography
Subject
Catholic Church
Catholic Church --Guatemala--History--19th century
Church and state--Guatemala--History--19th century
Guatemala--Politics and government--1821-1945
Guatemala--Church history--19th century
Carrera, Rafael, 1814-1865
Geographic Subjects
Guatemala
Series Title
Pitt Latin American series
Language
eng
Collection
University of Pittsburgh Press Digital Editions
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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