Bücher von Gustavo Gutierrez

In this passionate work, the pioneering author of 'A Theology of Liberation' delves into the life, thought, and contemporary meaning of Bartolome de Las Casas, sixteenth-century Dominican priest, prophet, and Defender of the Indians" in the New World. Writing against the backdrop of the fifth centenary of the conquest of the Americas, Gutierrez seeks in the remarkable figure of Las Casas the roots of a different history and a gospel uncontaminated by force and exploitation.

This is the credo and seminal text of the movement which was later characterized as liberation theology. This powerful, compassionate and radical book attracted criticism for daring to mix politics and religion in so daring a manner.

This book offers a selection of representative texts which should enable readers to perceive the whole breadth and depth of Gutierrez's challenge to late twentieth-century Christians.

The publication of the first edition in 1984 was a significant event in the development of liberation theology.