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Book SynopsisThe Oxford Handbook of Latinx Christianities in the United States provides an introduction to U.S. Latinx Christianities, helping readers better understand the largest minority group in the United States. The chapters are written by specialists in U.S. Latinx Christianities from fields such as history, theology, anthropology, and sociology and organized by theme. This volume is a go-to source for anyone interested in the role that religion, specificallyChristianity, plays in the lives of U.S. Latinxs.
Table of ContentsI. Introduction A People's History of Perseverance and Resilience Una Historia de perseverancia y resiliencia de un pueblo: Kristy Nabhan-Warren II. Denominational, Ethno-Religious Historias Catholicisms 1. Mexican-descent Catholics: Timothy Matovina 2. Cuban-descent Catholics: Michelle A. Gonzales Maldonado 3. Puerto Rican Christianities in the United States: Alberto Ortíz Díaz 4. Afro-Cuban Catholicisms: Elizabeth Pérez 5. The Catholic Church and Central American Immigrants in the United States: Cecilia Menjívar Non-Catholic Christianities 6. Latino/a Protestantisms: Historical and Sociological Overviews: Gerardo Martí, Mark Mulder, and Aida Ramos 7. Latina/o Pentecostalism: Lloyd Barba 8. Latina/o/x Mormons: Sujey Vega III. Témas/Themes 9. Latinx Conversions to Islam: Harold Morales 10. Popular Religion Among Latinos/as: Place based expressions for understanding Latina/o Popular Catholicism Alberto Pulido 11. Ethics, Theology and Mestizaje: Néstor Medina 12. Latinos/as, Healing and Christianity: Brett Hendrickson 13. Latina/o/x Pilgrimage and Embodiment: Daisy Vargas 14. Occupying the Church: The Making of Latina/o Religious Politics: Felipe Hinojosa 15. Latino Men, Machismo, and Christianity: Luís Léon 16. Latinx Indigeneities and Christianity: Natalie Avalos 17. Prosperity Gospel and Latinos/as: Tony Tian-Ren Lin 18. Christianities and the Legitimacy of Latinx Ethnoracial Identities: Jonathan Calvillo
