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Farriss, Nancy M. 1938-

Tongues of fire : language and evangelization in Colonial Mexico / Nancy Farriss. - 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)

Previously issued in print: 2018.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This study focuses on the Otomangue languages of Oaxaca in southern Mexico, especially Zapotec, and relates their role in the Dominican evangelizing program to the larger frame of culture contact in postconquest Mesoamerica.

Specialized.

ISBN: 9780190884130 (ebook) : No price

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Language in missionary work--History.--Mexico--Oaxaca (State)
Language and culture--History.--Mexico--Oaxaca (State)
Language and languages--Religious aspects--Christianity--History.
Intercultural communication--Religious aspects--Christianity--History.

LC Class. No.: BV2082.L3 / F37 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 282.7274