Faith & Joy
Book description
Fernando Cardenal, a Nicaraguan Jesuit priest, oversaw a national literacy campaign and served as minister of education in the revolutionary Sandinista government. The Sandinista revolution was unusual for the wide participation of Christians, including priests, in the struggle. However, the role of priests in the revolutionary government (including Ernesto Cardenal,…
Why read it?
1 author picked Faith & Joy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
What led a priest to join the Sandinista revolution?
In sharing his story, Nicaraguan Jesuit Fernando Cardenal details how his views regarding what it means to serve the poor and his understanding of sin as societal placed him on a collision course with both the government and many in the church. For a time, Cardenal was expelled from the Jesuits because he refused to resign his post in the Nicaraguan government. He also recounts what led him to later break with the Sandinista party.
From Theresa's list on Catholics who joined revolutionary movements in Central America.
Want books like Faith & Joy?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Faith & Joy.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in the Iranian Revolution, Jesuits, and Nicaragua?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about the Iranian Revolution, Jesuits, and Nicaragua.