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Hispanic American Religious Cultures (2 volumes set)

By Miguel A. De La Torre

Book information

Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2009
ISBN
1598841394, 9781598841398
LCC
BL2525 .H57 2009
Google Books ID
GFrwuj-ZXMkC
Open Library ID
OL23197545M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7126494 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
945\945
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Spanning two volumes, Hispanic American Religious Cultures encompasses the full diversity of faiths and spiritual beliefs practiced among Hispanic Americans. It is the first comprehensive work to provide historic contexts for the many religious identities expressed among Hispanic Americans.The entries of this encyclopedia cover a range of spiritual affiliations, including Christian religious expressions, world faiths, and indigenous practices. Coverage includes historical development, current practices, and key individuals, while additional essays look at issues across various traditions. By examining the distinctive Hispanic interpretations of religious traditions, Hispanic American Religious Cultures explores the history of Latino and Latina Americans and the impact of living in the United States on their culture.

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