"Eloquently written and superbly illustrated, Larkin's book would be an ideal supplementary text for a course on colonial Mexico. The Very Nature of God will certainly be a necessary read for anyone interested in eighteenth century Mexican religion for some time to come."—Bulletin of Latin American Research
"a well-researched and elegantly written book. . ."—Journal of Latin American Studies
" The Very Nature of God is a deeply researched study rich in interpretation of everyday devotion."—Church History