Blood and Ink: Ignacio Ellacuría, Jon Sobrino, and the Jesuit Martyrs of the University of Central America by
Drawing on newly available archival materials and extensive interviews, it gives special attention to the theological contribution of Jon Sobrino, who survived the massacre, and the emergence among the community of a spirituality that recognized the risen Christ in what Ignacio Ellacuria called the crucified people of El Salvador
Witnesses to the Kingdom: The Martyrs of El Salvador and the Crucified Peoples by
These essays on the role and meaning of martyrdom contain some of Sobrino's most powerful writing, including poignant personal memories of Archbishop Romero and of his Jesuit brothers, and reflections on their legacy for the church.
Martyrdom and the Politics of Religion: Progressive Catholicism in El Salvador's Civil War by
By examining the ways that Catholic activists responded to political violence in El Salvador during the 1970s and 1980s, this book documents the beliefs and history of an important religious community, and explores the nature of religion's role in political ideology and mobilization.
Voice of the Voiceless: The Four Pastoral Letters and Other Statements by
A collection of four pastoral letters by St. Oscar Romero, considered a key figure in Latin American liberation theology.
The Violence of Love by
These selections from the sermons and writings of Archbishop Oscar Romero present the essential message of one of the great and holy prophets of modern times.
Revolutionary Saint: The Theological Legacy of Oscar Romero by
A profound reflection on the theological implications of Romero's life and ministry, drawn from his biography as well as his homilies and other writings.
Romero: A Life by
The most authoritative biography of Romero.
Ignacio Ellacuria: Essays on History, Liberation, and Salvation by
Ignacio Ellacuria, a Spanish Jesuit theologian, philosopher, and rector of the University of Central America, was one of the key intellectual authors of liberation theology. This volume offers twelve important essays by Ellacuria, at last providing English-speaking readers with a comprehensive introduction to his theological thought.
On the Side of the Poor: The Theology of Liberation by
An exchange between Gustavo Gutierrez, author of the seminal work A Theology of Liberation, and Cardinal Muller, the current Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Fiath, signalling a new chapter in the ongoing dialogue between liberation theology and the Catholic Church.
A Theology of Liberation by
The seminal text of the movement which was later characterized as liberation theology
The Liberation of Theology by
A classic liberation text.
Pedagogies of Liberation: A Latin American Philosophy of Education by
Enrique Dussel is considered one of the founding philosophers of liberation in the Latin American tradition. This is a seminal text for the movement.
Decolonizing Epistemologies: Latina/o Theology and Philosophy (Online) by
Builds upon the contributions of liberation and postcolonial theories in both philosophy and theology. Seeks to facilitate the emergence of new knowledge by reflecting on the Latina/o reality in the United States as an epistemic locus: a place from which to start as well as the source of what is known and how it is known.
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by
A classic text in liberation philosophy.
Christ the Liberator: A View from the Victims by
Jon Sobrino continues the magisterial christology begun in Jesus the Liberator. In that book Sobrino examined the identity of Jesus in relation to his message, his interlocutors, and the conflict that led to his death. In this second volume he takes up the Resurrection of Christ, the christology of the New Testament, and finally the christological formulae of the early church councils.
The Principle of Mercy: Taking the Crucified People from the Cross by
Writing from the Salvadoran context, Sobrino presents a "theology of mercy," reflecting on the principles of mercy and solidarity as the mode of Christian witness and discipleship in a world of conflict and suffering.
Jesus the Liberator: A Historical-Theological Reading of Jesus of Nazareth by
The most famous text of Spanish Jesuit Jon Sobrino, based on his work among the poor in El Salvador. A classic liberationist reading of Christology.
Jesus in Latin America by
Another classic text on Christology from a liberation theology perspective.
Galilean Journey: The Mexican-American Promise by
The groundbreaking work in Hispanic theology, relates the story of the Galilean Jesus to the story of a new mestizo people. In the person of Jesus, whose marginalized Galilean identity also marked him as a mestizo, the Mexican-American struggle for identity and new life becomes luminous.
Mysterium Liberationis: Fundamental Concepts of Liberation Theology (Online) by
The most comprehensive treatment of liberation theology from two of its most important figures in Latin America.
Trinity and Society by
A classic text on Trinitarian thought in liberation theology.
Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor (Online) by
Shows how liberation theology must join with ecology in reclaiming the dignity of the earth and our sense of a common community, using rainforests in Brazil as a case study.
Jesus Christ Liberator by
A contribution to contemporary Christology through the lens of liberation theology. A classic text within the field.
The Gospel in Solentiname by
First published in four volumes, this title was immediately acclaimed for its theology. It is a radical reading of the 'Good News of Jesus' from the perspective of the poor and oppressed in Nicaragua.
Latin American Liberation Theology by
An accessible introduction to the theological challenges raised by Latin American Liberation and a new contribution to how these challenges might be understood as a chronological sequence.
The World Come of Age: An Intellectual History of Liberation Theology (Online) by
A systematic retelling of the history of liberation theology, demonstrating how a group of theologians set the stage for a torrent of new religious activism that challenged the religious and political status quo. Includes lots of content on Latin American liberation theologies.
The War of the Gods: Religion and Politics in Latin America by
Traces the relationship between religion, politics and social issues in Latin America over the last three decades, with a focus on liberation theology.
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