Ims Monograph Ser.: Aztec Antichrist : Performing the Apocalypse in Early ...

Name: Ims Monograph Ser.: Aztec Antichrist : Performing the Apocalypse in Early ...
Brand: University Press of Colorado

University Press of Colorado

Explore the fascinating intersection of culture and religion in "Aztec Antichrist: Performing the Apocalypse in Early Colonial Mexico" by Ben Leeming. This book delves into the complex performance of apocalyptic beliefs during the early colonial period in Mexico, offering a unique perspective on historical and religious transformations. Discover how indigenous traditions and Spanish influences converged to shape new understandings of the end times. Leeming provides an in-depth analysis of the rituals, symbols, and narratives that characterized this pivotal era. Key themes include: * The adaptation of European apocalyptic ideas within Aztec cosmology. * The role of performance in negotiating religious and cultural change. * The lasting impact of early colonial encounters on Mexican identity. "Aztec Antichrist" is an essential read for students and scholars of early colonial history, religious studies, and cultural anthropology. Product Summary: Aztec Antichrist book, Performing the Apocalypse in Early Colonial Mexico, Ben Leeming, University Press of Colorado, paperback, historical analysis, religious studies, cultural anthropology, colonial Mexico.