Wolseth, Jon.

Jesus and the Gang : Youth Violence and Christianity in Urban Honduras. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (174 pages)

Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Youth and the Politics of Violence in Honduras: The Murder of El Títere -- 2. Contesting Neighborhood Space in Colonia Belén -- 3. Thick as Blood: Street Ties, Gang Tattoos, and Graffiti -- 4. The Making of Community and the Work of Faith -- 5. Finding Sanctuary: Youth Violence and Pentecostalism -- Conclusion: Taking on Violence -- Appendix of Names -- Notes -- References -- Index.

9780816501243


Youth and violence-Honduras-Case studies.
Gangs-Honduras-Case studies.
Youth-Religious life-Honduras-Case studies.
Church and social problems-Honduras-Case studies.


Electronic books.

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