Then Came Hispangelicals: The Rise of the Hispanic Evangelical and Why It Matters

by Rudolph D Gonzalez PhD

Overview

Hispanics are embracing the gospel in record numbers, swelling to well over 150 million believers today. In light of such unprecedented growth, evangelicals need resources to better understand their new Latino brothers and sisters. Then Came Hispangelicals delivers.

This much-needed primer surveys the history, philosophical antecedents, cultural developments, and religious heritage of the Hispanic world. Far from blind to the potential challenges, Dr. Rudolph Gonzalez proffers a thoughtful and balanced evaluation of Hispanic cultures from a Christ-centered, evangelical perspective.

Without apology, he makes a case for the gospel as the only historical message with the power to resolve the Latino's perpetual search for a satisfying identity. Hispanic evangelicals will be encouraged and empowered as they wrestle with the magnitude of the challenge they face, committing to living under the rule of the mind of Christ.

A must-read for all evangelicals in this current cultural moment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632695161
Publisher:	Deep River Books Llc
Publication date:	01/08/2020
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dr. Rudolph (Rudy) Gonzalez was born in Chicago, but raised in Monterrey, Mexico. Though he was born an American, Spanish was his first language. Today Dr. Gonzalez is Professor of New Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He jests that students of his will likely learn biblical Greek with a Spanish accent.

In 1974, at the young age of twenty-one, Rudy surrendered to God’s call. He attended the Criswell College in Dallas, where his interest in biblical studies was sparked. Rudy pursued studies at Southwestern (MDiv), Princeton Theological Seminary (ThM), and Baylor University (PhD in New Testament). Over the years he has taught and preached in numerous churches, schools, seminaries, and denominational functions throughout the US and abroad. He is thoroughly comfortable in both English and Spanish, having published in both languages. Rudy enjoys reading and is married to his querida, Virginia. They have one son, Rudolf Uriah.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Then Came the Hispangelicals 7

Chapter 1 Then Came History 27

Chapter 2 Then Came Philosophy 49

Chapter 3 Then Came Culture 73

Chapter 4 Then Came Syncretism 93

Chapter 5 Then Came the Ahistorical Hispangelical 117

Chapter 6 Then Came the Hispanic Mind 145

Chapter 7 Then Came the Hispangelical's Challenge 189

Chapter 8 Then Came Evangelism and Discipleship 221

Conclusion: What Comes Now? 243

Selected Bibliography 253