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Bartolomé de las Casas: Voice of Justice in the Americas(Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World)

Bartolomé de las Casas: Voice of Justice in the Americas(Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World)


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A deep look at the impact of Christian scripture on Bartolomé de las Casas, one of the first and strongest critics against Spanish colonialism of the New World and for Indigenous rights. Theologian, activist, reformer, political philosopher, historian and anthropologist Bartolomé de las Casas, OP (1484-1566) was a polarising figure in his own time and continues to provoke debate today. Arriving in Hispaniola as a settler and friend of conquistadors, in time las Casas became the official "Protector of the Indians" and a zealous advocate for their rights. His writings, in particular the History of the Indies and Brief History of the Destruction of the Indies, today constitute the best source for the first three decades of Spanish exploration and conquest in the Americas. This book provides an accessible account of las Casas's life, achievements, teachings and legacy. Importantly, it underscores the tremendous influence of Christian scripture on las Casas, a surprisingly overlooked aspect in previous biographies, considering his status as a churchman and missionary. The book places him in his socio-political and religious context and traces the evolution of his thought, showing how his ideas on freedom, just war, natural law, social justice, and evangelisation frequently put him at odds with most of his contemporaries and especially the secular and ecclesiastical elites. Two centuries before Thomas Jefferson announced that "all men are created equal," las Casas proclaimed that "all mankind is one" and wielded the principle of government by consent in defence of Indigenous rights.

Table of Contents:
List of Illustrations Introduction Chapter 1: Bartolomé de las Casas: His Life and Times Chapter 2 Human Rights Advocate Chapter 3: The Transition Chapter 4: The New Dominican Chapter 5: Theologian or the Theory and Practice of Peaceful Evangelization Chapter 6: Political Philosopher Chapter 7: The Great Debate of 1550 Final Chapter Bibliography Bibliographical Essay Index

About the Author :
LAWRENCE A. CLAYTON is Professor Emeritus in History at the University of Alabama, US.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781855664265
  • Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Tamesis Books
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Sub Title: Voice of Justice in the Americas
  • ISBN-10: 1855664267
  • Publisher Date: 16 Dec 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World
  • Width: 156 mm


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