Brothers of Light: The Penitentes of the Southwest is a comprehensive study of the Penitentes, a religious brotherhood that emerged in the American Southwest in the late 19th century. Written by Alice Corbin Henderson, a prominent writer and poet of the time, the book explores the origins, beliefs, practices, and rituals of the Penitentes, who were known for their intense devotion and self-mortification.Henderson's work is based on extensive research...