The Hope of Liberation in World Religions
- ISBN-10
- 1932792503
- ISBN-13
- 9781932792508
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 342
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Baylor University Press
- Author
- Miguel A. De La Torre
Description
Uncovers the influence of liberation theology in major world religions
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