Archbishop Romero and spiritual leadership in the modern world / edited by Rev. Robert S. Pelton ; contributors Claudia Bernardi [and thirteen others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pelton, Robert S., 1921- editor.

Bernardi, Claudia, contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Romero, Óscar A. (Óscar Arnulfo), Saint, 1917-1980.

Romero, Óscar A.

Catholic Church--El Salvador.

Catholic Church.

Human rights--El Salvador.

Human rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (194 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

<span><span>This book</span><span style=""font-style:italic;""> </span><span>conclusively demonstrates that by respecting transparency and with dogged perseverance, a nonviolent public leader can become an influential leader, even in times of the most savage repression and marginalization. Archbishop Romero of El Salvador accomplished precisely that through determination, courage, and honing his public skills.</span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span>

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; 1 Monsignor Romero Remembered in Perquin, El Salvador; 2 A Church That Is Poor, and For the Poor; 3 The Spirituality of Monsignor Romero; 4 Archbishop Oscar Romero; 5 Oscar Romero's Theology of Transfiguration; 6 Romero; 7 Romero; 8 Rutilio Grande, SJ; 9 Oscar Romero; 10 The Legal Aid Heritage of Oscar Romero; Appendix; Index; About the Contributors; About the Editor

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

979-82-16-21992-7

1-4985-0953-3

OCLC:

909773275