Historia natural y moral de las Indias (vol. 2 of 2) by José de Acosta
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| Author | Acosta, José de, 1540-1600 |
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| Title | Historia natural y moral de las Indias (vol. 2 of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Historia natural y moral de las Indias" by José de Acosta is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The work provides a comprehensive examination of the natural history and the moral practices of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. In it, Acosta delves into various aspects of life, including the customs, religions, and sociopolitical structures of native societies, integrating both natural observations and moral reflections. At the start of the text, Acosta introduces the shift from discussing natural history to moral considerations, focusing on the customs and historical practices of the indigenous populations. He poses the idolatries and religious practices of these groups, attributing the roots of their beliefs to the pride and envy of the devil. The chapters summarize various forms of idol worship, emphasizing the complexity and diversity of their spiritual beliefs and practices, including reverence for natural elements and ancestors. Furthermore, Acosta indicates his intent to juxtapose these indigenous practices with Christian values, aiming to highlight the need for spiritual enlightenment through the Christian Gospel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | America -- Early accounts to 1600 |
| Subject | America -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Acosta, José de, 1540-1600 -- Travel -- America |
| Subject | Indians of Mexico -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Indians of South America -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Natural history -- America |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50430 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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