Les images miraculeuses du diocèse de Mexico au milieu du XVIIIe siècle

Pierre Ragon

Histoire, économie & société, 1995, vol. 14, issue 3, 445-461

Abstract: [eng] Abstract Since W. Christian investigated the way in which miraculous sanctuaries in modern Spain became rooted in a specific historical and geographical context, it appears interesting to wonder how Spanish Catholicism found itself new references in its mission territories. Finally it becomes obvious that, in mid-eighteenth century, Mexico, clearly differed from Spain, the images of Christ being far more widespread than those of saints and even competing with those of the Virgin. Above all, it appears that Mexican devotion was more closely controlled by the clergy at a time when, contrary to a widespread opinion, very little Christian devotion was taking over pre-Hispanic creeds. [fre] Résumé Alors que W. Christian a analysé la manière dont les sanctuaires miraculeux de l'Espagne moderne s'enracinent dans une histoire et une géographie particulière, il semble intéressant de se demander comment le catholicisme espagnol se donne de nouveaux repères dans ses terres de mission. Au terme de l'étude, il apparaît qu'au milieu du XVIIIe siècle le Mexique se différencie nettement de l'Espagne, l'image du Christ l'emportant sur celles des saints et concurrençant celle de la Vierge. Il apparaît surtout que les dévotions mexicaines y sont plus étroitement contrôlées par les clercs alors que, contrairement à une légende tenace, fort peu de dévotions chrétiennes prennent le relai des croyances phréhispaniques.

Date: 1995
Note: DOI:10.3406/hes.1995.1784
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