Secrecy and deceit: the religion of the crypto-jews
Auteur :
Gitlitz, David M.
Éditeur :
University of New Mexico Press
ISBN :
9780826328137
Date de publication :
12 avr. 2002
Dimensions :
25,2 x 17,5 x 3,9 cm
Poids :
1340 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Documents the religious customs of the crypto-Jewish culture in Spain, Portugal, and their American colonies, principally Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. Included in this award-winning volume are examinations of crypto-Jewish beliefs, superstitions, birth customs, education, marriage and sex, holidays, dietary laws, conversions, and death and burial practices.