THE POLITICS OF THE SPIRIT by Timothy J. Steigenga ( 9780739101896 )

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Title:

THE POLITICS OF THE SPIRIT
THE POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF PENTECOSTALIZED RELIGION IN COSTA RICA AND GUATEMALA

By:

Timothy J. Steigenga

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Hardback

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0739101897

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9780739101896

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Publisher:

LEXINGTON BOOKS

Pub. date:

1 September, 2001

Pages:

216

Description:

This work questions whether the spread of Protestantism in Latin America has reinforced an authoritarian political culture or deepened nascent democracy. It explores the impact religious affiliation has on political activity and how different political systems impact religious observance.

Synopsis:

The Politics of the Spirit is a masterful study of the political effects of evangelical Protestantism in Central America. Timothy Steigenga's thoughtfully crafted work questions whether the spread of Protestantism in Latin America has reinforced authoritarian elements in political culture or deepened nascent democracy. Steigenga provides a thorough review of the literature on religion and politics in Latin America, putting many of the hypotheses generated in this literature to the test through an analysis of comparative survey data and qualitative interviews.

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Lexington Books

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