Church, colonialism and prophetic voice

Bartolomé de Las Casas in the shadow of death

  • Luis N. Rivera Pagán
Keywords: church, colonialism, royal patronage, restitution, prophetic voice

Abstract

This essay discusses the initial configuration of the Christian church in the context of the native peoples of Latin America conquered by Spain during the sixteenth century. It concludes with the prophetic critique of Bartolomé de las Casas in his final days. Las Casas imagines a church that defends the oppressed and excluded native communities.

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Published
2019-03-25
How to Cite
Rivera Pagán, Luis N. “Church, Colonialism and Prophetic Voice: Bartolomé De Las Casas in the Shadow of Death”. Vida y Pensamiento 37, no. 1-2 (March 25, 2019): 291-330. Accessed January 18, 2025. https://revistas.ubl.ac.cr/index.php/vyp/article/view/40.
Issue
Vol. 37 No. 1-2 (2017): The Reform and the reforms: Inter-contextual contributions from Latin America: UBL Chair of Latin American Theology April 19 - 20, 2017
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