Being a Black Pastoral Agent in the Context of Brazilian Reality

The article explores on the history of the association of Black Pastoral Agents (BPA) which promotes the achievements of black people in the Brazilian society. It highlights the commitment of the black people to the values of Africanness with implication of having faith in a God. It also stresses th...

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Published in:Cross currents
Authors: Rocha, José Geraldo da (Author) ; Silva, Cristina da Conceição (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: The University of North Carolina Press 2017
In: Cross currents
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Brazil / Blacks / Ethnic identity / Parish assistant
RelBib Classification:KBR Latin America
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Cultural Pluralism
B Race discrimination History
B Ethnic groups
B Religion & Politics History
B Religious Life
B History
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Summary:The article explores on the history of the association of Black Pastoral Agents (BPA) which promotes the achievements of black people in the Brazilian society. It highlights the commitment of the black people to the values of Africanness with implication of having faith in a God. It also stresses the relevance of Liberation Theology among poor people.
ISSN:1939-3881
Contains:Enthalten in: Cross currents
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/cros.12232