Jesus in the Hispanic Community : Images of Christ from Theology to Popular Religion

While the insights of Latino /a theologians from Central and South America have gained attention among professional theologians, until now the role of U.S. Latino /a theology in the formation of North American theological identity has been largely unacknowledged. Exploring both constructive theology and popular religion, these exciting and contemporary essays from top U.S. Latino /a scholars reveal the varieties of religious experience in the United States and the importance of Latino /a understandings of Christ to both academy and community.

Harold J. Recinos is Professor of Church and Society at Perkins School of Theology. Southern Methodist University, and the author of numerous books including Good News from the Barrio: Prophetic Witness for the Church. Hugo Magallanes is Associate Professor of Christianity and Cultures at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, and the author of Introduccin a la Teologa y Vida de Juan Wesley (Introduction to the Theology and Life of John Wesley).