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

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Porch, Robert Samuel [Author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: 1957.Description: iv, 91 leaves : maps ; 29 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

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LOC classification:

BV4070 .I545 1957
BV4070

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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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Typescript.

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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