a religious history of Latin America Lynch, John 1927-2018 creator text bibliography Electronic books. ctu New Haven Yale University Press 2012 monographic eng xviii, 404 p. ; 24 cm. This volume encompasses the time period from the first Christian evangelists' arrival in Latin America to the dictators of the late 20th century. Lynch sets out to explore the reception of Christianity by native peoples and how it influenced their social and religious lives as the centuries passed. Religion and empire -- Christianity in a new world -- Religion in the Age of Enlightenment -- Independence: a sinful revolution -- Creating a Latin American church -- The religion of the people -- Church and state in a liberal world -- New century, new challenges -- The church and the dictators -- Religion and revolution -- Difference and diversity -- Between liberation and tradition. John Lynch. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web. English cl----- Religión Historia América Latina Iglesia Historia América Latina BR 600 L987n 2012 278 9780300166804 (cl : alk. paper) 030016680X spa 111012 20230411090626.0 9917805384304201