02375cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500390016226400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750801280041852012510054653400450179765300490184265300370189165300490192885600430197799900170202044678UtSlPG20260610134027.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a68062986  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aAhlborn, Richard E.,d1933-201514aThe Penitente Moradas of Abiquiú 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-01-15  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chris Pinfield, Joseph Cooper
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Penitente Moradas of Abiquiú" by Richard E. Ahlborn is a scholarly historical account published in the late 20th century that explores the architecture, cultural significance, and socio-religious practices of the Penitente brotherhood in Abiquiú, New Mexico. The book delves into the unique "moradas," or meeting houses, that serve as essential sanctuaries for the Penitente community, showcasing their traditions rooted in Hispanic Catholicism, particularly during Holy Week observances.   In this comprehensive study, Ahlborn documents the architectural features and interior artifacts of two distinct moradas, illustrating how they reflect the cultural heritage of Spanish-Americans in the region. The book examines the organization of the Penitente brotherhood, its practices of penance and mortification, and their ceremonies such as the dramatic "tinieblas," which symbolize the Passion of Christ. Through photographs and historical descriptions, Ahlborn emphasizes the significance of these moradas as vital records of Hispanic traditions and social structure, offering insights into the continuity and adaptation of these practices amidst external threats to their cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHermanos Penitentes -- New Mexico -- Abiquiu  aMoradas -- New Mexico -- Abiquiu  aAbiquiu (N.M.) -- Religious life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44678  c85517d85517