During the 16th Century, Spanish Franciscans were charged with the role of converting the Aztecs to Christianity. What happens when a humble monk takes an interest in Aztec religious ceremonies, and an arrogant priest from the Inquisition discovers his activities? Does the monk have the courage to defend the Aztec religion? What is the cost of religious freedom? In this debut novel by Anthony Lechner, the tension and complexity between differing religious beliefs makes the reader wonder where the ethical boundaries exist in the pursuit of spiritual truth. The story's protagonist, Bernardino,...
During the 16th Century, Spanish Franciscans were charged with the role of converting the Aztecs to Christianity. What happens when a humble monk take...