R. L. Green

Tropical Idolatry

A Theological History of Catholic Colonialism in the Pacific World, 1568-1700

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Tropical Idolatry examines how thinkers within the Society of Jesus attempted to convert indigenous peoples of New Spain, the Philippine Islands, and the Mariana Islands to Catholicism. This book demonstrates the importance that both religious and political beliefs played in the establishment of the Church in the Spanish Pacific world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 380g
• ISBN-13: 9781498566582
• ISBN-10: 1498566588
• Artikelnr.: 52420303

Autorenporträt

By R. L. Green

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1. Creating an Identity
2. Establishing an Imperial Presence
3. Justifying Colonialism
4. Imagining Indigenous Religions
5. Sustaining the Evangelical Project
6. Expanding the Empire of Christ
Conclusion