Death and Conversion in the Andes Lima and Cuzco, 1532-1670
When the Spanish invaded the Inca empire in 1532, the cult of the ancestors was an essential feature of pre-Columbian religion throughout the Andes. The dead influenced politics, protected the living, symbolized the past, and legitimized claims over the land their descendants occupied, while the liv...
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| Abstract | When the Spanish invaded the Inca empire in 1532, the cult of
the ancestors was an essential feature of pre-Columbian religion
throughout the Andes. The dead influenced politics, protected the
living, symbolized the past, and legitimized claims over the land
their descendants occupied, while the living honored the presence
of the dead in numerous aspects of daily life. A central purpose of
the Spanish missionary endeavor was to suppress the Andean cult of
the ancestors and force the indigenous people to adopt their
Catholic, legal, and cultural views concerning death. In her book,
Gabriela Ramos reveals the extent to which Christianizing death was
essential for the conversion of the indigenous population to
Catholicism.
Ramos argues that understanding the relation between death and
conversion in the Andes involves not only considering the obvious
attempts to destroy the cult of the dead, but also investigating a
range of policies and strategies whose application demanded
continuous negotiation between Spaniards and Andeans. Drawing from
historical, archaeological, and anthropological research and a
wealth of original archival materials, especially the last wills
and testaments of indigenous Andeans, Ramos looks at the
Christianization of death as it affected the lives of inhabitants
of two principal cities of the Peruvian viceroyalty: Lima, the new
capital founded on the Pacific coast by the Spanish, and Cuzco, the
old capital of the Incas in the Andean highlands. Her study of the
wills in particular demonstrates the strategies that Andeans
devised to submit to Spanish law and Christian doctrine, preserve
bonds of kinship, and cement their place in colonial society. |
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| AbstractList | When the Spanish invaded the Inca empire in 1532, the cult of
the ancestors was an essential feature of pre-Columbian religion
throughout the Andes. The dead influenced politics, protected the
living, symbolized the past, and legitimized claims over the land
their descendants occupied, while the living honored the presence
of the dead in numerous aspects of daily life. A central purpose of
the Spanish missionary endeavor was to suppress the Andean cult of
the ancestors and force the indigenous people to adopt their
Catholic, legal, and cultural views concerning death. In her book,
Gabriela Ramos reveals the extent to which Christianizing death was
essential for the conversion of the indigenous population to
Catholicism.
Ramos argues that understanding the relation between death and
conversion in the Andes involves not only considering the obvious
attempts to destroy the cult of the dead, but also investigating a
range of policies and strategies whose application demanded
continuous negotiation between Spaniards and Andeans. Drawing from
historical, archaeological, and anthropological research and a
wealth of original archival materials, especially the last wills
and testaments of indigenous Andeans, Ramos looks at the
Christianization of death as it affected the lives of inhabitants
of two principal cities of the Peruvian viceroyalty: Lima, the new
capital founded on the Pacific coast by the Spanish, and Cuzco, the
old capital of the Incas in the Andean highlands. Her study of the
wills in particular demonstrates the strategies that Andeans
devised to submit to Spanish law and Christian doctrine, preserve
bonds of kinship, and cement their place in colonial society. When the Spanish invaded the Inca empire in 1532, the cult of the ancestors was an essential feature of pre-Columbian religion throughout the Andes. The dead influenced politics, protected the living, symbolized the past, and legitimized claims over the land their descendants occupied, while the living honored the presence of the dead in numerous aspects of daily life. A central purpose of the Spanish missionary endeavor was to suppress the Andean cult of the ancestors and force the indigenous people to adopt their Catholic, legal, and cultural views concerning death. In her book, Gabriela Ramos reveals the extent to which Christianizing death was essential for the conversion of the indigenous population to Catholicism. Ramos argues that understanding the relation between death and conversion in the Andes involves not only considering the obvious attempts to destroy the cult of the dead, but also investigating a range of policies and strategies whose application demanded continuous negotiation between Spaniards and Andeans. Drawing from historical, archaeological, and anthropological research and a wealth of original archival materials, especially the last wills and testaments of indigenous Andeans, Ramos looks at the Christianization of death as it affected the lives of inhabitants of two principal cities of the Peruvian viceroyalty: Lima, the new capital founded on the Pacific coast by the Spanish, and Cuzco, the old capital of the Incas in the Andean highlands. Her study of the wills in particular demonstrates the strategies that Andeans devised to submit to Spanish law and Christian doctrine, preserve bonds of kinship, and cement their place in colonial society. When the Spanish invaded the Inca empire in 1532, the cult of the ancestors was an essential feature of pre-Columbian religion throughout the Andes. The dead influenced politics, protected the living, symbolized the past, and legitimized claims over the land their descendants occupied, while the living honored the presence of the dead in numerous aspects of daily life. A central purpose of the Spanish missionary endeavor was to suppress the Andean cult of the ancestors and force the indigenous people to adopt their Catholic, legal, and cultural views concerning death. In her book, Gabriela Ramos reveals the extent to which Christianizing death was essential for the conversion of the indigenous population to Catholicism. Ramos argues that understanding the relation between death and conversion in the Andes involves not only considering the obvious attempts to destroy the cult of the dead, but also investigating a range of policies and strategies whose application demanded continuous negotiation between Spaniards and Andeans. Drawing from historical, archaeological, and anthropological research and a wealth of original archival materials, especially the last wills and testaments of indigenous Andeans, Ramos looks at the Christianization of death as it affected the lives of inhabitants of two principal cities of the Peruvian viceroyalty: Lima, the new capital founded on the Pacific coast by the Spanish, and Cuzco, the old capital of the Incas in the Andean highlands. Her study of the wills in particular demonstrates the strategies that Andeans devised to submit to Spanish law and Christian doctrine, preserve bonds of kinship, and cement their place in colonial society. This work examines death rituals in South America and how traditional native American beliefs fell to the wayside when Christian rituals came into power. |
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| Snippet | When the Spanish invaded the Inca empire in 1532, the cult of
the ancestors was an essential feature of pre-Columbian religion
throughout the Andes. The dead... When the Spanish invaded the Inca empire in 1532, the cult of the ancestors was an essential feature of pre-Columbian religion throughout the Andes. The dead... This work examines death rituals in South America and how traditional native American beliefs fell to the wayside when Christian rituals came into power. |
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| SubjectTerms | 16th Century 17th Century Administration America Ancestor worship Ancestor worship -- Andes Region Andes Region Andes Region -- Religious life and customs Christianity Colonies Conversion Conversion -- Christianity Cuzco Death Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianity HISTORY Indians of South America Indians of South America -- Peru -- Cuzco -- Religion Indians of South America -- Peru -- Cuzco -- Rites and ceremonies Indians of South America -- Peru -- Lima -- Religion Indians of South America -- Peru -- Lima -- Rites and ceremonies Latin America Latin American Studies Lima Medieval Studies Modern Peru Political Science Public Policy & Administration Religion Religious aspects Religious life and customs Rites and ceremonies South America Spain Spain -- Colonies -- America -- America -- Administration -- History |
| Subtitle | Lima and Cuzco, 1532-1670 |
| TableOfContents | Front Matter
Table of Contents
List of Maps
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Introduction
CHAPTER ONE: Death in Pre-Hispanic Peru
CHAPTER TWO: Death during the Conquest
CHAPTER THREE: The Conquest of Death
CHAPTER FOUR: Spaces and Institutions for the Missionary Project
CHAPTER FIVE: Wills, Graves, and Funeral Rites
CHAPTER SIX: Ancestors, Successors, and Memory
Conclusion
APPENDIX A.
APPENDIX B.
NOTES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX Contents Maps Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Death in Pre-Hispanic Peru 2. Death during the Conquest 3. The Conquest of Death 4. Spaces and Institutions for the Missionary Project 5. Wills, Graves, and Funeral Rites 6. Ancestors, Successors, and Memory Conclusion Appendix A Appendix B Notes Bibliography Index Cover Frontmatter Cover -- Half title -- Series page -- Title page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Maps -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Death in Pre-Hispanic Peru -- 2. Death during the Conquest -- 3. The Conquest of Death -- 4. Spaces and Institutions for the Missionary Project -- 5. Wills, Graves, and Funeral Rites -- 6. Ancestors, Successors, and Memory -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Burial Sites, Confraternity Membership, and Funeral Rites -- Appendix B: Heirs and Executors -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
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