Monastic Library of Guadalupe
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Monastic Library of Guadalupe

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The Monastic Library of Guadalupe in Zacatecas, Mexico, active from the 17th to 19th centuries, reflects the Franciscan order’s intellectual pursuits. It housed a vast collection of theological, philosophical, and scientific texts, highlighting monastic institutions’ role in preserving knowledge and spreading Catholic doctrine. The library was a center for learning and significantly influenced the scholarly tradition of New Spain.