Download or read book Brothers of Light, Brothers of Blood written by Marta Weigle and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the early history of the Penitentes, theories of origins, relationship to historical and ecclesiastical developments in New Mexico. Provides a detailed study of Penitente organizations and activities - councils, moradas, membership, rules, officers, and religious rituals. Places the Brotherhood's rituals of penance into perspective within a religious and anthropological framework.