Between the Sacred and the Worldly

"This is the first comprehensive study in English of an institution and concept often referred to but rarely analyzed in a rigorous manner. The author provides an innovative and powerful portrayal of the development and practice of recogimiento. . . . Full of vivid detail, the book brings to life the importance of recogimiento both to women and men of colonial Lima and to colonial society in general."--Susan Deans-Smith, University of Texas at Austin"This solidly researched study addresses cultural change and continuity in colonial Lima. . . . Recommended for graduate students and above."--Choice