Hispanic American Religious Cultures: [2 volumes]

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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 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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Thoughtfully prepared, carefully indexed, this reference will serve a wide audience of scholars, professionals, and students within the Hispanic American community and the broader community as well. * Reference & Research Book News *
Entries cover spiritual affiliations, world faiths, Hispanic practices, history, and key participants, offering an encyclopedia of in-depth articles recommended for Hispanic and spirituality libraries alike. * Midwest Book Review *
This is a valuable work for any college or public library with a large Hispanic population. * ARBAonline *
The tone of [this] work is suitable for most academic and large public libraries. Highly recommended. * Booklist *
This is an indispensable title for academic and public libraries because of its unique focus on religion across the Hispanic American spectrum. Essential. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. * Choice *
an informative guide to a force of widening influence in the United States. This guide is recommended for academic and public libraries. * Lawrence Looks at Books *

Author Bio

Miguel A. De La Torre, PhD, is associate professor of social ethics at Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO. His published works include Introducing Latino/a Theologies and Santera: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America.