The influence of the Aztecs upon contemporary religious thought in Mexico /By Robert S. Porch.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 1957.Description: iv, 91 leaves : maps ; 29 cmContent type:
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Contents:
Statement of the Problem -- The Importance of the Study -- Organization of the Thesis -- Sources of Data.
The Toltecs -- The Founding of A Nation.
Mythological Gods -- Their General Character -- Quetzalcoatl -- General Worship Patterns -- The Future Life of the Aztecs -- Human Sacrifice -- The Aztec Priesthood.
The Role of the Church in the Action -- Growth of the Church -- Early Missionaries -- The Mexican Inquisition -- Conditions Prevailing Within the Church -- Wealth -- Morality.
Examples of Assimilation -- Fiestas -- How the Catholics Help Sustain the Old General Attitudes -- Marriage -- Fear -- Summary -- The Hunger for Truth.
Ethnographical Map Showing the Distribution of Linguistic Groups.
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Dissertation/Thesis (7-day checkout) Dissertation/Thesis (7-day checkout) G. Allen Fleece Library DISSERTATIONS Non-fiction BV4070.C68P67 1957 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31923000893863

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Chapter I. The Problem and Scope of the Thesis

The Problem -- Statement of the Problem -- The Importance of the Study -- Organization of the Thesis -- Sources of Data.

Chapter II. History of the Aztecs

Their Origin -- The Toltecs -- The Founding of A Nation.

Chapter III. Ancient Religious Beliefs

History of Heathenism -- Mythological Gods -- Their General Character -- Quetzalcoatl -- General Worship Patterns -- The Future Life of the Aztecs -- Human Sacrifice -- The Aztec Priesthood.

Chapter IV. The Conquest and Its Results

A Short History of the Conquest -- The Role of the Church in the Action -- Growth of the Church -- Early Missionaries -- The Mexican Inquisition -- Conditions Prevailing Within the Church -- Wealth -- Morality.

Chapter V. The Development of Mexican Religion

Similarities Between the Two Systems -- Examples of Assimilation -- Fiestas -- How the Catholics Help Sustain the Old General Attitudes -- Marriage -- Fear -- Summary -- The Hunger for Truth.

Chapter Virgin Islands Conclusion

List of Illustrations

Map of the Lakes of Mexico Before the Conquest -- Ethnographical Map Showing the Distribution of Linguistic Groups.

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