"The Church of the Dead: The Epidemic of 1576 and the Birth of Christianity in the Americas" by Jennifer Schepe Hughes offers an in-depth analysis of the devastating epidemic that struck the indigenous communities of Mexico in 1576. This disease, known as cocoliztli, resulted in a dramatic loss of nearly two million lives and posed immense challenges to the colonial church. Amidst this crisis, different visions for the future of the church in the Americas unfolded, shaped by the perspectives of Spanish missionaries and the surviving indigenous population. The book highlights the complex interactions between religion, culture, and history during a time of change and uncertainty. It is an essential work for anyone interested in the history of religion in Latin America and the impact of epidemics on societies.