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387. The Fall of the Aztecs: Prisoners of Montezuma (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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Perception of Idols and Blood Sacrifice

The chapter delves into the perception of idols and blood sacrifice in the Bible and their relevance to the Aztec culture. It explores the descriptions of idols and blood sacrifice in the Old Testament, compares them to the Spanish Conquistadors' accounts, and examines the Christian perspective on human sacrifice and the Mexica's understanding of the cosmos.

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