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Archbishop Oscar Romero
A Disciple Who Revealed the Glory of God
During his lifetime, Archbishop Oscar Romero chose to live the Christian Gospel in a radical way, defending, supporting, and serving the poor, and confronting the oppressive and murderous violence of the Salvadoran dictatorship. As a result, in March 1980, while celebrating Mass in a small chapel in El Salvador, he was assassinated.
With Archbishop Oscar Romero, Damian Zynda offers a compelling examination of the bishop’s eventful life. Zynda delves into the psychological and spiritual depths of Romero’s faith, tracing its progression from age thirteen up to the episcopacy and his prophetic stand against the government.
200 pages | 6 x 9 | © 2010
Peace, Justice, Human Rights, and Freedom in Latin America
Religion: Christianity
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 The Life and Ministry of Oscar Arnulfo Romero
2 Theological Resource: Irenaeus of Lyons
3 The Dynamics between Oscar Romero’s Spirituality and His Personality Disorder
4 An Irenaean Theology of Conversion as Seen in the Life of Oscar Romero
5 A Spirituality of Conversion Inspired by Irenaean Theology, the Life of
Oscar Romero, and Developmental Psychology
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index