To Heaven or Hell: An Introduction to the Soteriology of Bartolomé de Las Casas (original) (raw)

The paper provides a detailed examination of the soteriology of Bartolomé de Las Casas, aiming to fill the existing scholarly lacuna regarding his views on salvation. Utilizing a law-based framework, it discusses Las Casas' understanding of the pathways to salvation for Indigenous peoples, asserting that his juridical and theological perspectives reveal significant contributions to the conversation around salvation in the context of sixteenth-century Europe. Additionally, it highlights the need for a nuanced appreciation of Las Casas' theological contributions against the backdrop of the period's shifting religious landscape.