How not to understand liberation theology, Nicaragua, or both

Review essay of the books "The Catholic church and social change in Nicaragua" by M. Faroohar; "Thanks to God and the revolution: popular religion and class consciousness in the new Nicaragua" by R. Lancaster; "The politics of Latin American liberation theology: the challeng...

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Published in:Journal of Inter-American studies and world affairs
Main Author: Levine, Daniel H. 1942- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Journal 1990
In: Journal of Inter-American studies and world affairs
Further subjects:B Nicaragua
B Liberation theology
B Nicaragua Liberation theology
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Summary:Review essay of the books "The Catholic church and social change in Nicaragua" by M. Faroohar; "Thanks to God and the revolution: popular religion and class consciousness in the new Nicaragua" by R. Lancaster; "The politics of Latin American liberation theology: the challenge to US public policy" edited by R. Rubenstein and J. Roth and "The church and revolution in Nicaragua" by L. O'Shaughnessy and L. Serra. Levine points out that the assumption that religion and politics ought to be, and normally are, separate must be set aside
ISSN:0022-1937
Contains:In: Journal of Inter-American studies and world affairs