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Bartholomew De Las Casas; His Life, Apostolate, and Writings
Hardcover
Religious BiographiesGeneral ChristianityGeneral Latin American History
ISBN13: 9781022986862
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the life and legacy of Bartholomew de Las Casas, a pivotal figure in the history of Spanish colonization and the fight for the rights of Indigenous peoples. This meticulously prepared edition, authored by Francis MacNutt, delves into Casas's extraordinary journey as a Dominican friar and Catholic missionary.
Bartholomew de Las Casas: His Life, Apostolate, and Writings offers profound insights into his tireless efforts to advocate for justice and protect Native populations from the brutal realities of the Spanish conquest. Included is A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies (The Brevissima Relacion), Las Casas's powerful and controversial condemnation of the atrocities committed against the Indigenous people of the Americas. This biography illuminates Las Casas's unwavering commitment to his faith and his courageous stand against the injustices of his time, providing a valuable historical perspective on a critical period in Latin American history and the complex relationship between European colonizers and Indigenous populations. A compelling narrative for anyone interested in religious history, Latin American studies, and the ongoing struggle for human rights.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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