Remembering Oscar Romero and the martyrs of El Salvador: a cloud of witnesses

The definition of martyrdom: early martyrdom to Middle Ages -- Martyrdom in contemporary times -- The reality of martyrdom in Latin America/El Salvador -- Four examplars: Rutilio Grande, Archbishop Romero, U.S. churchwomen, UCA martyrs -- Martyrdom in Christology at the crossroads (pre-1989) -- Mart...

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Main Author: Thiede, John S. 1969- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lanham Boulder New York London Lexington Books [2017]
In:Year: 2017
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Romero, Oscar A., Saint 1917-1980 / Christian persecution / Grande, Rutilio 1928-1977 / Martyrdom
Further subjects:B Martyrdom Christianity
B Persecution (ElSalvador) History 20th century
B Romero, Óscar A (Óscar Arnulfo) (1917-1980)
B Catholic Church Doctrines
B ElSalvador Church history 20th century
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Summary:The definition of martyrdom: early martyrdom to Middle Ages -- Martyrdom in contemporary times -- The reality of martyrdom in Latin America/El Salvador -- Four examplars: Rutilio Grande, Archbishop Romero, U.S. churchwomen, UCA martyrs -- Martyrdom in Christology at the crossroads (pre-1989) -- Martyrdom in Jesus the Liberator/Christ the liberator (post-1989) -- The reality of martyrdom today
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1498537987