Guatemala's Folk Saints: Maximon, San Simon, Rey Pascual, Judas, Lucifer, and Others

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Summary: A respectful account, displaying numerous and wondrous works
Review: Guatemala's Folk Saints: Maximon/san Simon, Rey Pascual, Judas, Lucifer, And Others compiled and written by ethnographic expert Jim Pieper is a beautifully presented reference, illustrated cover to cover with full-color photographs focusing on the history, religion, philosophy, celebrations, effigies, and much more, about the "folk saints" held by the people of Guatemala, and a religion with its roots blending Mayan beliefs with Christian theology. A respectful account, displaying numerous and wondrous works of religious folk art, dolls representing saints, Guatemala's Folk Saints is a unique cross-examination of belief and art which is highly recommended for academic reference collections and supplemental reading lists.