The Passionists Of The Southwest Or The Holy Brotherhood

""The Passionists of the Southwest or The Holy Brotherhood: A Revelation of the Penitentes"" is a book written by Alexander M. Darley and originally published in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the Penitentes, a religious brotherhood in the Southwestern United States that practiced severe forms of self-flagellation and other extreme acts of penance. Darley's work examines the history and practices of the Penitentes, including their origins in Spanish Catholicism and their spread throughout the American Southwest. The book also provides insights into the social and cultural context in which the Penitentes operated, including their relationships with the Catholic Church and the local communities in which they lived. Overall, ""The Passionists of the Southwest"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of American religious history and a unique perspective on the intersection of faith, culture, and tradition in the Southwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.