Juan Bautista (theologian)

Juan Bautista (born in Mexico, 1555; date of death unknown, but probably between 1606 and 1615) was a Mexican Franciscan theologian and writer.

Life

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He joined the Franciscans in his native city, and taught theology and metaphysics at the convent of St. Francis of Mexico. He was also a definitor of the province, and became Guardian of Tezcuco twice (1595 and 1606), of Tlatelolco (1600), and of Tacuba in 1605.

Works

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A number of his works are known by title only. Ten of these were written in the Nahuatl language, previous to 1607; several were printed at Mexico. He learned Nahuatl after joining the Franciscans.

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Attribution
  •   This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainHerbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Fray Juan Bautista". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. The entry cites: