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How does the study of religion in Latin American and Latino contexts of North America push against boundaries of nation, language, class, race, and culture? As an introduction to the field, this book gives an overview of the origins, traditions, cultures, and key developments in the study of Latin American and Latino religions in North America. Topics covered include the Bible and Latinxs, Latinx Catholicism in the United States, Muslims and Jews in the Latinx Americas, Catholicism in Mexico, Brazilian Migrational Christianity in North America, and more. Case studies include Oaxacan religious transnationalism, La Santa Muerte, Latinx Religious “Nones”, and Latinx conversions. With over 85 images throughout, each chapter contains suggested further readings and a glossary of key terms and concepts. The chapters in this book were first published in the digital collection Bloomsbury Religion in North America. Covering North America’s diverse religious traditions, this digital collection provides reliable and peer-reviewed articles and ebooks for students and instructors. Learn more and get access for your library at www.theologyandreligiononline.com/bloomsbury-religion-in-north-america

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This informative volume distinctively examines Latin American, Caribbean, Central American, and U.S. Latinx religions in an integrated manner. Broad in its methodological, ecumenical, and interfaith scope, the volume provides a superb introduction to the study of Latinx religions for both experts and newcomers alike. * Timothy Matovina, author of Latino Catholicism: Transformation in America’s Largest Church, USA * A much-needed and excellent resource for students and faculty. The volume is comprehensive, and Dr. Barba and his contributors are the best scholars writing about the complexity and diversity of Latin American and US Latino Religions today. Highly recommend. * Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor of Religious Studies, The University of Iowa, USA *

“This informative volume distinctively examines Latin American, Caribbean, Central American, and U.S. Latinx religions in an integrated manner. Broad in its methodological, ecumenical, and interfaith scope, the volume provides a superb introduction to the study of Latinx religions for both experts and newcomers alike.” * Timothy Matovina, author of Latino Catholicism: Transformation in America’s Largest Church, USA *

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Lloyd D. Barba is Assistant Professor of Religion at Amherst College, USA.

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