Roman Catholic Theology, California - State & Local History, Native North American History - Missions, Slavery - Social Sciences, General & Miscellaneous Roman Catholicism, Modern Christian Theology, Religious Orders - Franciscans, Roman Catholic Church H
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Overview
Junipero Serra, a Catholic friar from Spain, founded missions among California Indians from San Diego to San Francisco in the late 1700's. Pope John Paul beatified Serra in 1988, moving him to within one step of sainthood.Fogel presents a critical biography of Junipero Serra and history of the Spanish mission system in California from 1769 through 1834. He focuses on the friars' cultural and psychological impact on the Indians they recruited to the missions. In his final chapter, "The Vatican vs. the People's Movements," Fogel connects the controversy surrounding Serra with the key issues dividing the Catholic church in both North and Latin America today: liberation theology, birth control and abortion rights, women's role in the church, and gay and lesbian rights.
Editorials
Academic Library Book Review
The view presented in this book is broad in scope... It offers a devastating and detailed picture of the fate of the California Indians... [Fogel] contributes a detailed view of the life-style and customs of the California Indians under the rule of the Franciscans and the military forces that accompanied them.El Tecolote San Francisco)
One of the most interesting arguments in the book is how Serra and the ideological arm of the 'authoritarian system,' the church, set up the missions...Book Details
Published
June 16, 1988
Publisher
San Francisco : Ism Press, c1988.
Pages
219
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780910383257