Saint and nation: Santiago, Teresa of Avila, and plural identities in early modern Spain

"Examines the controversy in early seventeenth-century Spain over the elevation of Saint Teresa of Avila to co-patron saint alongside the traditional patron, Santiago. Assesses the crucial role of sanctity in the symbolic representation of the nation in early modern Europe"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rowe, Erin Kathleen 1974- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: University Park, Pa. Pennsylvania State Univ. Press 2011
In:Year: 2011
Reviews:[Rezension von: Rowe, Erin Kathleen, Saint and Nation: Santiago, Teresa of Avila, and Plural Identities in Early Modern Spain] (2012) (Poska, Allyson M.)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Jakobus, der Ältere, Apostel, Heiliger / Teresa, de Jesús 1515-1582
B Spain / Patron saint / Saints / History 1600-1650
Further subjects:B Teresa of Avila, Saint (1515-1582)
B James the Greater, Saint
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Summary:"Examines the controversy in early seventeenth-century Spain over the elevation of Saint Teresa of Avila to co-patron saint alongside the traditional patron, Santiago. Assesses the crucial role of sanctity in the symbolic representation of the nation in early modern Europe"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-253) and index
ISBN:0271037733