South and Meso-American Native Spirituality: From the Cult of the Feathered Serpent to the Theology of Liberation

by Gary H. Gossen, Miguel Leon-Portilla

Overview

This book looks at the diverse spiritual traditions that have evolved in South and Central America and the Caribbean, since their first violent encounter with Europeans in the 16th century. Rich, varied writing from international scholars examines the diversity of religious practices and beliefs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824516628
Publisher:	Crossroad Publishing Company
Publication date:	05/28/1997
Series:	World Spirituality Series
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.44(d)

Editorial Reviews

Explores the spiritual traditions of South and Central America and the Caribbean Basin from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Following an introduction that sketches the history and culture of this vast region, the remainder of the volume is divided into five parts: the great traditions at the time of the conquest; the spiritual legacy of Hispanic Catholicism; the pattern of religious syncretism in the great traditions; the pattern of religious syncretism in the little traditions; and types of spirituality coexisting with national traditions. Includes 25 b&w illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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