Frank Graziano, The Millennial New World (1999) Latin American Religious History

The author of this hardback text is an eminent historian of religion in Latin America. He takes a fascinating deep dive into the central role played by millennialism in the history of Latin America, from the era of Spanish Conquest to the 20th Century. Millennialism-- belief in the return of Jesus and the dramatic end of history as we know it -- is rooted in Christian scripture and has a long and tangled history. Often it has been linked to radical social and political movements and to violence. Graziano highlights many remarkable ways that millennialism has shaped Latun American religion, politics, and society across the centuries. A near new book in near mint condition. Smoke-free home. See all photos carefully to judge the condition.