Brilliant and life-giving for persons of any denomination who truly want to be Christians in today's world for today's searching humanity" A true imitation of Christ

-Virgil Elizondo

In Political Holiness, a prophetic Brazilian bishop and a Nicaraguan theologian join to produce the first systematic treatment of the spir-ituality of Latin American liberation theology. Their aim is not to write a "theology of spirituality" but a work of spirituality itself draw-ing readers into the mystery of Christ incarnate in human history

After defining the meaning of spirituality the authors explore the dis-tinctive features of Latin American spirituality. These include "a passion for reality" ethical indignation, hospitality and openness. an option for the poor solidarity and radical faithfulness Casaldåliga and Vigil then address a number of specific elements of Christian spirituality, including a return to the historical Jesus, the Christian God (vs. idols), the Trinity the Kingdom of God the Incarnation, discipleship scripture prophecy charity suffering, sin. political holiness, and martyrdom

"A book to be reread and meditated on by all who would under stand what God seeks of us in today's divided world."

-Gary MacEoin