The Treasure of Guadalupe

The Treasure of Guadalupe
Author: Timothy Matovina
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2006-03-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1461645867

Three leading scholars of Latino religious studies team up in this edited collection to present original meditations and reflections on Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most prominent religious images of the western hemisphere. Newest in the Celebrating Faith series, this book considers the meaning behind the symbol of Guadalupe. Because of the wide array of contributors, the figure of Guadalupe is examined from a variety of viewpoints: Catholic and Protestant, male and female, scholarly and liturgical. Written in a scholarly, yet spiritual manner, this analysis of Guadalupe recognizes her dual roles of maternal figure and inspiring evangelizer. Contributors discuss the history of Guadalupe and analyze how to carry out her message and teachings in contemporary society. The Treasure of Guadalupe is ideally suited to courses in Latino religious and cultural studies, and adds important contributions to the ongoing dialogue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

María of Guadalupe

María of Guadalupe
Author: Paul Badde
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1586172417

Mexico, December 9, 1531. Ten years after the Spaniards conquered this land, on a hill on the outskirts of the capital, something inconceivable happens to Juan Diego, a native of the area. At dawn a heavenly figure comes to meet him, revealing herself as "Mary, mother of all men." To confirm the first vision, the Lady not only entrusts him with several messages. But, also, in the final vision, leaves her portrait mysteriously present on his tilma. It is the portrait of a young woman looking downward. She is clothed in a dress figured with roses and a mantle spangled with stars.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Author: Francisco Serrano
Publisher: Libros Tigrillo
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Guadalupe, Our Lady of
ISBN: 9780888993359

Pop-ups, pull tabs, and other moveable features illustrate scenes from the story of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Image of Guadalupe

The Image of Guadalupe
Author: Jody Brant Smith
Publisher: Mercer University Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 1994
Genre: Guadalupe, Our Lady of
ISBN: 9780865544215

The world-renowned Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe has mystified and evoked the adoration of millions since its first appearance in Mexico City in 1531. The origin of the Image has baffled believer and skeptic alike. In his unparallelled examination of the Guadalupe mystery, Professor Jody Brant Smith, equally sensitive to the demands of objectivity and reverence, diligently applies current techniques of scientific and historical scrutiny like that used in investigating the Shroud of Turin to determine if the Image is attributable to myth or miracle. Here he continues his discussion of the enigmatic origin and history of the Image and offers new insight from his career-long exploration of the Guadalupan mystery.