All Religions Are Good in Tzintzuntzan: Evangelicals in Catholic Mexico

by Peter S. Cahn

Book Overview

Since the 1960s, evangelical Christian denominations have made converts throughout much of Roman Catholic Latin America, causing clashes of faith that sometimes escalate to violence. Yet in one Mexican town, Tzintzuntzan, the appearance of new churches has provoked only harmony. Catholics and evangelicals alike profess that "all religions are good," a sentiment not far removed from "here we are all equal," which was commonly spoken in the community...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292701756
• ISBN13: 9780292701755
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Full of Insight

Peter Cahn offers thought-provoking and insightful views on religious diversity and the role of local community. His descriptive verse conveys the true essence and vibrance of Tzintzuntzan and its people. I look forward to Peter Cahn's next book!

Beautifully written study of religion

Peter Cahn's All Religions Are Good in Tzintzuntzan is a heartbreaking work of staggering genius. Peter describes a living history of the people of his study with empathy and depth. A truly majestic study, told with the highest standards of academic rigor and in beautifully crafted language. A masterpiece of the first class.