Christensen, Mark Z.,

Translated Christianities : Nahuatl and Maya religious texts / Mark Z. Christensen. - 1 online resource (xiii, 135 pages) : illustrations, map. - Latin American originals ; 8 . - Latin American originals ; 8. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-127) and index.

Saint Paul and Saint Sebastian in the "Nahuatl Bible" -- Maya Christian tales -- Nahuatl and Maya baptismal texts -- Nahuatl and Maya catechisms -- Nahuatl and Maya confessional manuals.

"English translations of Nahuatl and Maya religious texts, including sermons, catechisms, and confessional manuals. Includes commentary examining the various Christianities presented to the colonial Aztec (Nahua) and Yucatec Maya, the origins and purpose of the texts, and their authors and the messages they intended to convey"--Provided by publisher.

9780271065519 (electronic bk.) 0271065516 (electronic bk.)


Aztecs--Religion.
Mayas--Religion.
Christian literature, Spanish--Translations into Nahuatl.
Christian literature, Spanish--Translations into Maya.
Christianity and culture--History.--Mexico
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Spirituality / Paganism & Neo-Paganism
RELIGION / Comparative Religion


Electronic books.

F1219.76.R45 / C54 2014eb

299.7/8452