Praying and Preying: Christianity in Indigenous Amazonia (Volume 19) (The Anthropology of Christianity)

Praying and Preying is a groundbreaking anthropological study that delves into the complex relationship between Christian missionaries and indigenous peoples in Brazilian Amazonia.

Through an ethnographic lens, Vilaça sheds light on the intricate translation processes involved in this encounter, revealing the equivocations and paradoxes that underlie these interactions.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of cultural exchange and the transformation of native notions of personhood.

With its unique blend of historical, ethnographic, and mythological material, Praying and Preying offers a fine-grained analysis that will captivate scholars and general readers alike.

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