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.
Voice of the Voiceless: The Four Pastoral Letters and Other Statements (Online) by
A collection of four pastoral letters by St. Oscar Romero, considered a key figure in Latin American liberation theology.
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.
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.
Paying the Price: Ignacio Ellacuría and the Murdered Jesuits of El Salvador by
A detailed examination of Ellacuría's life and work. His story is told in juxtaposition with the crucial role played by the unraveling investigation of the Jesuits' murders within El Salvador's peace process.
The Rise of Pentecostalism in Modern el Salvador (Online) by
A comprehensive and detailed picture of El Salvador's religious renaissance against the backdrop of El Salvador's fitful path toward modernization and democratization.
Poets and Prophets of the Resistance: Intellectuals and the Origins of El Salvador's Civil War (Online) by
Challenging the dominant narrative that university students and political dissidents primarily formed the Salvadoran guerrillas, Joaquin Chavez argues that El Salvador's socioeconomic and political crises of the 1970s fomented a groundswell of urban and peasant intellectuals who collaborated to spur larger revolutionary social movements.
The El Mozote Massacre: Human Rights and Global Implications (Online) by
The El Mozote Massacre, 2nd Edition brings together new evidence to address reconstruction, historical memory, and human rights issues resulting from what may be the largest massacre in modern Latin American history.
Historical Dictionary of El Salvador (Online) by
The Historical Dictionary of El Salvador contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.
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