The sun god and the savior: the Christianization of the Nahua and Totonac in the Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico
Date
2009
Authors
Stresser-Péan, Guy, author
University Press of Colorado, publisher
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Abstract
This translation presents two decades of fieldwork in the Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico, where native pre-Hispanic pagan beliefs blended with traditional Catholic evangelization from the 16th century and the more recent intrusion of modernism.
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Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and Western Colorado University members only.
Subject
Nahuas -- Mexico -- Puebla (State) -- Religion
Nahuas -- Missions -- Mexico -- Puebla (State)
Nahuas -- Mexico -- Puebla (State) -- Rites and ceremonies
Totonac Indians -- Mexico -- Puebla (State) -- Religion
Totonac Indians -- Missions -- Mexico -- Puebla (State)
Totonac Indians -- Mexico -- Puebla (State) -- Rites and ceremonies
Christianity and culture -- Mexico -- Puebla (State)
Christianity and other religions -- Mexico -- Puebla (State)
Syncretism (Religion) -- Mexico -- Puebla (State)
Puebla (Mexico : State) -- Religious life and customs