Luis Gerónimo De Oré : The World of an Andean Franciscan from the Frontiers t…
The product is a scholarly biography titled “Luis Gerónimo De Oré : The World of an Andean Franciscan from the Frontiers to the Centers of Power” by authors Noble David Cook and Alexandra Parma Cook. The book is a thorough examination of the life and work of the Franciscan linguist and theologian Luis Gerónimo de Oré, focusing on his career from his roots in the Peruvian Andes to his work in Andean missions, royal courts of Spain, and throughout Spanish America. It delves into Oré’s multilingual texts, his activities as a commissioner in Cuba and La Florida, and his advocacy for indigenous justice in the southernmost end of the Americas. The book is a valuable contribution to understanding the life and legacy of this influential colonial figure.