Brown church : five centuries of Latina/osocial justice, theology, and identity / Robert Chao Romero.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Romero, Robert Chao, 1972- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic American theology--History.

Hispanic American theology.

Hispanic Americans--Ethnic identity.

Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Americans--Religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 pages)

Place of Publication:

***PS***Independent Publishers Group (IPG)*** 2020

Summary:

"The Latina/o culture and identity has long been shaped by its challenges to the religious, socio-economic, and political status quo. Robert Chao Romero explores the "Brown Church" and how this movement appeals to the vision for redemption that includes not only heavenly promises but also the transformation of our lives and the world"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: Brown Church 1. El Plan Espiritual de Galilee 2. Las Casas, La Virgen de Guadalupe, and the Birth of the Brown Church 3. Multicultural Voices of Colonial Resistance: Garcilaso de la Vega el Inca, Guaman Poma, and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 4. Padre Antonio José Martínez, the U.S.-Mexico War, and the Birth of "Brown" 5. The Spiritual Praxis of César Chávez 6. Social Justice Theologies of Latin America: Liberation Theology and Misión Integral 7. Liberation Theology in Practice: Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador 8. Recent Social Justice Theologies of U.S. Latinas/os: Latina/o Theology, Mujerista Theology, and Latina/o Practical Theology Conclusion: The Brown Church Today and Tenets of a "Brown Christian" Identity Author and Subject Index Scripture Index Praise for Brown Church More Titles from InterVarsity Press

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780830853953

0830853952