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Mexican Martyrdom

Mexican Martyrdom

Parsons, Wilfrid

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesGeneral ChristianityMexican History

ISBN10: 1161402241
ISBN13: 9781161402247
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 1.68
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Mexican Martyrdom is a historical book written by Wilfrid Parsons, which presents a detailed account of the religious persecution and martyrdom of Catholics in Mexico during the early 20th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the conflict between the Mexican government and the Catholic Church.The book begins by providing a brief overview of the history of Catholicism in Mexico, including the role of the Church in the country's struggle for independence. It then delves into the events that led to the persecution of Catholics, including the rise of anti-Catholic sentiment among Mexican politicians and intellectuals.The following chapters describe the various forms of persecution endured by Mexican Catholics, including the closure of churches, the confiscation of Church property, and the imprisonment and execution of priests and laypeople. Parsons also highlights the bravery and resilience of the Mexican Catholics who refused to renounce their faith, even in the face of torture and death.Throughout the book, Parsons provides vivid descriptions of the people and events involved in the conflict, drawing on a wealth of primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official government documents. He also offers insightful commentary on the significance of the conflict for both Mexico and the Catholic Church, arguing that it represented a turning point in the history of both.Overall, Mexican Martyrdom is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in Mexico, as well as the broader themes of religious persecution and resistance.This book is an attempt to illustrate by a recital of facts the nature of a struggle that has gone on in a neighboring country. It is not a controversial work, still less is it a work of scholarship on the Mexican situation. It is not a historical account of all Mexican events. It is designed to give the reader as vivid a picture as possible of how the Mexican people have lived during that time, particularly if they took sides with the Church in the struggle. Contents: dilemma; challenge; defiance; Father Pro; hidden shepherds; veiled heroines; three months; solution? meditation at Tepozotlan; political interlude; picking up the threads; splendor before the storm; catacombs; deadlock; rivalry; kaleidoscope; doom and verdict; decency says farewell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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