La Semana Santa Antigua de Sevilla

Through a rigorous analysis of historical documents, art pieces, archaeological finds and graphic material, this book unravels the rituals, beliefs and aesthetics that shaped Holy Week as we know it today. It also explores how the penitential models that emerged in the city spread to other territories, giving rise to a brotherhood phenomenon that transcended borders. It is an account of how the city sacralized its streets and how all social strata became involved in a celebration that was both an act of faith and a display of collective identity. Throughout its chapters, the reader will understand the complexity of the ethnographic and ideological elements that shaped this cultural manifestation, with both a local and global view. In short, this book is an invitation to rediscover the secrets, the historical richness and the profound spirituality that, from the past, have made Holy Week in Seville a unique celebration, capable of uniting generations in a communion of faith, art and devotion.