Brothers of Light, Brothers of Blood

Brothers of Light, Brothers of Blood PDF Author: Marta Weigle
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 342

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Book Description
Explores the early history of the Penitentes, theories of origins, relationship to historical and ecclesiastical developments in New Mexico. Provides a detailed study of Penitente organizations and activities - councils, moradas, membership, rules, officers, and religious rituals. Places the Brotherhood's rituals of penance into perspective within a religious and anthropological framework.