Secrecy and Deceit: The Religion of the Crypto-Jews (Jewish Latin America)

by David M . Gitlitz (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $78.94

  Documents the religious customs of the crypto-Jewish culture in Spain, Portugal, and their American colonies, principally Mexico, Peru, and Brazil. Included in this award-winning volume are examinations of crypto-Jewish beliefs, superstitions, birth customs, education, marriage and sex, holidays, dietary laws, conversions, and death and burial practices.