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The next major version of the Bible in Spanish came in 1960, by the Bible Society of Latin America, which was supposed to be a revision of the old Reina-Valera Bible. This version is quickly becoming the most circulated Spanish version in the world today, inspite of the fact that it does contain many mistakes, as well as many readings that follow the Critical Greek Text of Westcott and Hort.
- From The Spanish Conquest to The Arrival of Missionaries
- The Role of Indigenous Beliefs in The Christianization of Latin America
- Challenges and Controversies Surrounding The Christianization of Latin America
- The Long-Term Impact of Christianity on Latin American Culture and Society
- Exploring The Diversity of Christian Practices and Beliefs in Latin America
- The Future of Christianity in Latin America: Trends and Projections
The history of Christianity in Latin America dates back to the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors brought their religious beliefs to the New World. The forced conversionof indigenous peoples to Catholicism was a key component of the Spanish colonial project, and the church quickly became a central institution in colonial society. However, the ...
Indigenous beliefs played a significant role in the Christianization of Latin America. While the Spanish colonizers and missionaries tried to impose their religion on the indigenous people, they also recognized the importance of incorporating indigenous beliefs and practices into Christianity. Syncretismemerged as a result of the blending of indige...
Resistance:The process of Christianization in Latin America was met with resistance from some indigenous groups, who saw it as an attempt to erase their cultures and traditions. Some indigenous leaders even led revolts against the Spanish and Portuguese colonizers. Forced Conversion:In some cases, conversion to Christianity was forced upon indigeno...
Education and Literacy:One of the most significant impacts of Christianity on Latin American society was in the field of education. Missionaries played a crucial role in the development of schools, colleges, and universities throughout the region. This led to increased literacy rates and the spread of knowledge, ultimately shaping the future of Lat...
Colonial Legacy:The diversity of Christian practices and beliefs in Latin America is influenced by the region’s colonial legacy. Spanish and Portuguese colonizers brought with them their own traditions and practices, which were then blended with indigenous and African customs. Indigenous Christianity:In some areas, indigenous communities have adapt...
Shifts in Religious Demographics:Experts predict that Latin America’s religious landscape will continue to change, with a decline in Catholicism and an increase in evangelical Protestantism and other religions. Rise of Secularism:The region is also experiencing a rise in secularism, with more people identifying as atheist, agnostic, or unaffiliated...
Nov 11, 2020 · Though European colonies appeared throughout the New World in the 16th century, the Reformation did not take hold in Latin America for centuries. On this episode of *5 Minutes in Church History*, Pastor Sugel Michelén joins Dr. Stephen Nichols again to consider how the Spanish Bible finally crossed the Atlantic.
The Bible arrived in what is now known as Latin America in the hands of Spanish and Portuguese conquistadores who reached the continent from 1492 onwards. This arrival and its effect on religion was of course backed and controlled by the Roman Catholic Church.
- Daniel Bruno, Néstor Míguez
- 2016
The most widely accepted Catholic Bible is the Jerusalem Bible, known as "la Biblia de Jerusalén" in Spanish, translated from Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek with exegetical notes translated from French into Spanish, first published in 1967, and revised in 1973. It is also available in a modern Latin American version, and comes with full introductory texts and comments.
The most famous and valuable early American Bible is a translation into the Massachuset (Natick) dialect of Algonquian by Massachusetts Congregational minister and missionary, John Eliot (1604-1690), published in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Eliot graduated from Cambridge University in England and came to America in 1631.
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Fisher, Linford D. “The Bible and Indigenous Language Translations in the Americas.” Pages 39–59 in The Oxford Handbook of the Bible in America. Edited by Paul C. Gutjahr. New York: Oxford University Press, 2017. Noll, Mark A. In the Beginning Was the Word: The Bible in American Public Life, 1492–1783. New York: Oxford University Press ...
