Religion and Politics in Latin America

This book explores the transformations in religion in conjunction with political change. Professor Levine suggests, highlights the dynamic and dialectical interaction between religion and politics in general, and addresses the more universal problem of relating thought to action.

Originally published in 1981.

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Autorentext

Daniel H. Levine

Inhalt

• FrontMatter,
• Contents,
• List of Tables and Figures,
• Acknowledgments,
• 1. Religion and Politics: The Nature of the Problem,
• 2. Religion and Politics, Politics and Religion: General Perspectives,
• 3. Settings for Change: Venezuela and Colombia,
• 4. The Bishops: A Collective Portrait,
• 5. Visions of the Church: Authority and Its Problems,
• 6. The Church and the World: Perception and Action,
• 7. Structure and Style: National Organizations,
• 8. Structure and Style: Two Case Studies,
• 9. Structure and Style: Six Dioceses,
• 10. Further Reflections,
• Bibliography,
• Index,