Mormon barrio : Latino belonging in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints / Sujey Vega.
| Author/creator | Vega, Sujey author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : New York University Press, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xxiv, 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Latino belonging in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Variant title | Latinx belonging in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Contents | Preface : Tejiendo religion with identity : toward the study of Latina/o Latter-day Saints -- Introduction : introducing Latina/o saints -- La Rama Mexicana : the history and contributions of Mesa's Mexican saints (1918-1944) -- There was a void : the Mormon appeal for Latina/o converts -- Tejiendo Mestizo Mormonism : then strength and necessity of Latino wards -- Hermandad y socorro : the strength and power of LDS Latina bonds -- "Keep families together" : rupture and belonging in Mormon secular politics -- Epilogue : ¿Sientes eso? Do you feel that? Twenty-first century challenges, MAGA Mormons, and Latina/o demands for belonging. |
| Abstract | "Mormon Barrio centers the rise and struggles of Latino Latter-day Saints as they navigate their unique place in the Mormon faith; through critical scholarly analysis and storytelling, the book incorporates ethnography with history to understand Latino Saints in mind, spirit, and body"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-245) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Vega, Sujey Mormon barrio New York : New York University Press, 2026 9781479833856 |
| LCCN | 2025021688 |
| ISBN | 9781479833849 |
| ISBN | 9781479833832 hardback |
| ISBN | 1479833835 |
| ISBN | 1479833843 |
| ISBN | ebook |
| ISBN | ebook other |
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