The origins of Protestantism in Cuba

This article aims to draw attention to the issue of the origin of historic Protestantism in Cuba, where a vein understudied is the close relationship that existed between Cuban migrants or exiles in the United States and the independence rebels in the island. The Cuban Protestant missionaries, train...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Pedroza Gallegos, Blanca Imelda
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE AGUASCALIENTES
Repositorio:Caleidoscopio
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.uaa.mx:article/552
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.uaa.mx/index.php/caleidoscopio/article/view/552
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:cuba
historic protestantism
exile
independence war
protestantismo histórico
exilio
guerra de independencia
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Sumario:This article aims to draw attention to the issue of the origin of historic Protestantism in Cuba, where a vein understudied is the close relationship that existed between Cuban migrants or exiles in the United States and the independence rebels in the island. The Cuban Protestant missionaries, trained in American churches, are key figure in understanding the networks woven around activities, in addition to pastoral work, such as financial aid, arms procurement, and support of all kinds for independence of the island.