Hispanic American Religious Cultures

[2 Volumes]

Bibliographic Data

ID19916449
EditorsMiguel A De La Torre
Year2009
Publication date2009-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueHispanic American Religious Cultures (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherABC-CLIO, LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.5040/9798400663673
OpenAlexW639960309
ISBN9798400663673
LanguageEN
Citations received6

This encyclopedia is the first comprehensive survey of Hispanic American religiosity, contextualizing the roles of Latino and Latina Americans within U.S. religious culture. Spanning two volumes,Hispanic American Religious Culturesencompasses 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 Culturesexplores the history of Latino and Latina Americans and the impact of living in the United States on their culture

Sociology · History · Latin American and Latino Studies · Religion and Society in Latin America · Religion and Society Interactions

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