| Handbook of Latina/O Theologies Contributor(s): Aponte, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0827214502 ISBN-13: 9780827214507 Publisher: Chalice Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - Anthropology - Religion | Christian Living - Spiritual Growth |
| Dewey: 230.089 |
| LCCN: 2005025663 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.1" W x 8.94" (1.11 lbs) 310 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Theometrics - Mainline |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Handbook of Latino/a Theologies explores the varied theological, ecclesiastical, spiritual, and cultural expressions associated with the term 'Latino/a or Hispanic theology.' There is no single 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 Latinos/as understand and do theology within those varied contexts. It gives attention to the history, nature, sources, and development of Latinos/as theological expressions within the U.S. and 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 Latino/a communities. Part II focuses on trends and contextual issues within the overall Hispanic/Latino theological conversation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Aponte, Edwin David: - Edwin David Aponte is Vice President for Academic Affairs at Christian Theological Seminary. He is the author of several Chalice Press titles relating to Latino/a studies.de la Torre, Miguel A.: - Miguel A. De La Torre is an ordained Southern Baptist minister and teaches Christian social ethics at Iliff School of Theology. He is the author of more than fourteen books and has recently published Out of the Shadows into the Light: Christianity and Homosexuality. |