Document 1 Source: Record of the confession of Domingos Fernandes Nobre, a Brazilian man of mixed European-Amerindian ancestry, at his Inquisition trial, Brazil, 1592. Description This is a comprehensive course on the study of Christianity in the context of Latin America. Its influence could be seen in the continuing prohibition, almost everywhere, of abortion and in the tendency to play down official support (which nevertheless existed) for birth control campaigns. In this inaugural virtual issue, Christina Davidson’s article “Redeeming Santo Domingo: North Atlantic Missionaries and the Racial Conversion of a Nation,” winner of the American Society of Church History’s annual Sidney E. Mead Prize and published in our March 2020 issue, offers an opportunity to revisit the journal’s scholarship on the Caribbean and Latin America. This was a great book and quite easy to read. After exploring the history of religion in colonial Latin America. Read with the free Kindle apps (available on iOS, Android, PC & Mac), Kindle E-readers and on Fire Tablet devices. Christianity and Colonial Expansion in the Americas. Be the first to ask a question about Christianity in Latin America. Does this book contain inappropriate content? In "Christianity in Latin America" he and Ondina Gonzalez apply their skills as historians and story-tellers to create an easy-to-read and interesting yet meaty work on a topic that is often neglected. This text is a comparative documentary history of Christianity for these regions covering the period 1450-1990. Informative and somewhat sobering account of Christianity in the 'Latin' parts of America, not just South America. AP World History Practice Exam 56 1. I hope future editions of this book include references so readers can learn more. It's a book that I'll definitely try to add to my collection. A bit of a long read, but overall really fascinating learning about the bloody and largely violent origins of Christianity in Latin America. A little credulous about certain kinds of 'miracles' but otherwise fair in respect of the warts on the face of the church's story. Learn more. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. As usual, my one beef with Gonzalez texts is that there aren't footnotes. It sought to apply religious faith by aiding the poor and oppressed through involvement in political and civic affairs. These changes now affect its practice and understanding, not only in South and Central America and the Caribbean, but also - through immigration and global communication - around the world. Christianity was brought to Latin America through violent means, and today it holds 40 percent of the worlds Catholics, although Pentecostalism is rising. Very thorough index. This text is a comparative documentary history of Christianity for these regions covering the period 1450-1990. Catholics remain the largest tradition, but Protestants (evangélicos) and Independents have been rapidly increasing their shares of Christianity in the continent. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. --This text refers to the, Justo L. Gonz�lez has taught historical theology at various institutions, including Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and Columbia Theological Seminary. Please try again. But it does give an excellent overview that's written with a view and respect for believers amongst the rulers and oppressed alike. Spain was the first European country to colonize what today is North and South America, and the Spanish approach to the region came from several directions.One was from the Caribbean area, primarily Cuba and Puerto Rico, into Florida.At its height of development, Spanish Florida included the coastal regions of Georgia … Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It makes it really aggravating to dig deeper into a particular topic. Pope Francis has embraced many elements of liberation theology, especially the dedication of the Church to … Focusing on this mutually constitutive relationship, Christianity in Latin America presents the important encounters between people, ideas, and events of this large, heterogeneous subject. This 500-year documentary history reveals the antecedents of this seismic shift. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Evaluate the extent to which Christianity changed societies in Latin America in the period 1500–1800. In the later part of the 20th century, however, the rise of Liberation theology has challenged such close alliances between church and state. This was very enlightening. This book focuses on this mutually constitutive relationship and presents an engaging review of the history of Christianity in Latin America. This is a great, accessible study of Christianity in Latin America, with special foci on autochthonous and Protestant religion. From the arrival of the conquistadores in the fifteenth century to the spread of the Pentecostal movement today, Christianity has moulded, coerced, refashioned, and enriched Latin America. Many histories of Christianity give no more than a chapter to the history of Latin America. Explore our list of Latin America - Church History Books at Barnes & Noble®. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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