Handbook of Latina/o Theologies

edited by Edwin David Aponte and Miguel A. De La Torre Latino/a theology is a way of thinking about God and spirituality from the perspective of Latino/a communities, which are very diverse in their backgrounds and experiences. Handbook for Latino/a Theologies emphasizes the importance of doing theology in a way that relates to the unique cultural contexts of these communities, challenging traditional theological ideas in the process. This collection of thirty-four essays surveys how Latinos/as understand and do theology within those varied contexts. It gives attention to the history, nature, sources, and development of Latinos/as theological expressions within the U.S. and their contribution to the overall theological discourse and to the individual groups that gave rise to them. Part I of the handbook presents essays on many traditional topics in Christian theology representative both of the individual authors and various beliefs found in Latino/a communities. Part II focuses on tre