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William Christian, Image As Beings by Lucila I is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses the significance of religious images in early modern Spain, emphasizing their role as active, lifelike presences that interacted with humans and were believed to possess divine power. It highlights the complex relationships between communities and these images, which were often seen as embodiments of saints or divine figures, capable of performing miracles and evoking strong devotional emotions. The text also explores the historical context of these beliefs, particularly during a time

Author

Lucila I

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EN