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Loading... The extirpation of idolatry in Peruby Pablo José de Arriaga
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Long recognized as a classic account of the early Spanish efforts to convert the Indians of Peru, Father De Arriaga's book, originally published in 1621, has become comparatively rare even in its Spanish editions. This translation now makes available for the first time in English a unique record of the customs and religious practices that prevailed after the Spanish conquest. In his book, which was designed as a manual for the rooting out of paganism, De Arriaga sets down plainly and methodically what he found among the Indians -- their objects of worship, their priests and sorcerers ... No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)282.85Religions Christian denominations Catholic In South America PeruLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |