I really like the language of ideological guide here, and I'd be fascinated to hear more on your take on Mandeville's construction of christianity in his ideological work. Have you ever heard of the concept of Christendom (https://www.britannica.com/event/Middle-Ages#ref908220)? Remind me to talk about it tomorrow, because if you're intersted in the intersection of coloniality and Christian practice I think this concept is right up your alley.