Handbook of Latina/o theologies / Edwin David Aponte, Miguel A. De La Torre, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Aponte, Edwin David.

De La Torre, Miguel A.

Tobias Wagner Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic American theology.

Physical Description:

ix, 310 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Chalice Press, [2006]

Summary:

This book explores the varied theological, ecclesiastical, spiritual, and cultural expressions associated with the term "Latino/a or Hispanic theology." There is no one definition of Hispanic/Latino theology, but rather a multiplicity of perspectives within the diverse Latino/a communities that articulate a distinctive and relevant Hispanic viewpoint. This collection of thirty-four essays surveys how Latinas/os understand and do theology within those varied contexts. It gives attention to the history, nature, sources, and development of Latinas/os theological expressions within the U.S., their contribution to the overall theological discourse, and to the individual groups that gave rise to them. Part I of the handbook presents essays on many traditional topics in Christian theology representative both of the individual authors and various beliefs found in Latina/o communities. Part II focuses on trends and contextual issues within the overall Hispanic/Latino theological conversation.

Contents:

Introduction: theological and cultural competence en conjunto / Edwin David Aponte

Part I: Thematic essays

God / Javier R. Alanís

Jesus / Michelle A. González

Spirit / Luis E. Benavides

The trinity / Zaida Maldonado Pérez

Church : a Roman Catholic perspective / Jeanette Rodríguez

Church : a Latino/a Protestant perspective / Juan Francisco Martínez

Sacraments / Eduardo C. Fernández

Theological anthropology / Miguel H. Díaz

Scriptures / Leticia A. Guardiola-Sáenz

Ethics / Ismael García

Sin / David Cortés-Fuentes

Aesthetics / Alex García-Rivera

Popular religion and spirituality / Anita de Luna

Eschatology / Luis G. Pedraja

Part II: Contextual essays

The U.S. Hispanic/Latino landscape / Joanne Rodríguez-Olmedo

Identity and social location / Ana María Díaz-Stevens

Mexicano/a descent / Nora O. Lozano

Puertorriqueños/as / Luis N. Rivera-Pagán

Cubanas/os / Margarita M.W. Suárez

Central and South Americans, and "other Latinos/as" / Manuel A. Vásquez

Latino/a Catholic theology / Anthony M. Stevens-Arroyo

Historic mainline Protestants / Alberto Hernández

Evangélico/as / David Traverzo Galarza

Pentecostals / Arlene M. Sánchez Walsh

Alternative traditions / Miguel A. De La Torre and Edwin David Aponte

Health and healing / Kenneth G. Davis

Pastoral anthropology in Latino/a cultural settings / Harold J. Recinos

Latina feminist theologies / Gloria Inés Loya

History and theology / Paul T. Barton

Mary / Kristy Nabhan-Warren

Sacred space/ public identity / Teresa Chávez Sauceda

Sexuality / Carla E. Roland Guzmán

Language, community, and identity / Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández

The postmodern : liberation or language? / Manuel J. Mejido Costoya.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-310).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Tobias Wagner Library Fund.

ISBN:

0827214502

OCLC:

61687618

Publisher Number:

9780827214507