Native Mesoamerican Spirituality
Author | : Miguel León Portilla |
Publisher | : Paulist Press |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1980 |
ISBN-10 | : 0809122316 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780809122318 |
Rating | : 4/5 (318 Downloads) |
Download or read book Native Mesoamerican Spirituality written by Miguel León Portilla and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 1980 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a carefully edited and translated collection of Pre-Columbian ancient spiritual texts. It presents relevant examples of those sacred writings of the indigenous peoples of Central America, especially Mexico, that have survived destruction. The majority of texts were conceived in the 950-1521 A.D. period. Their authors were primarily anonymous sages, priests and members of the ancient nobility. Most were written in Nahuath (also known as Aztec or Mexican), in Yucatec and Quiche-Maya languages.