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A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies (Spanish Brevísima relación de la destrucción de las Indias) is a poignant work by Spanish Dominican friar Bartolomé de las Casas, penned in 1542 and published in 1552. This powerful narrative exposes the brutal treatment of indigenous peoples during the early colonial period in the Americas, particularly on the island of Hispaniola. Addressed to Prince Philip II of Spain, Las Casass account reflects his deep concerns about the spiritual welfare of Native Peoples and his fears of divine retribution for Spains actions. Through vivid ...

In the words of Ethel Rosenberg, Many believe that we, in this century, are witnessing the dawn of a new spiritual epoch or era. This renewal of the Spirit resonates within the Churches and across the religious and social landscapes of our time. The teachings of the Baháís, led by Abdul Baha, the Servant of God known to the world as Abbas Effendi, echo this sentiment. From the sacred lands trodden by great Messengers like Abraham, Elijah, and Jesus of Nazareth, a light is once again shining forth. It is no surprise that in this cradle of the race, those who once sat in darkness have seen a ...

A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies is the story of the Spanish Dominican priest Bartolome de las Casas, who came to the Americas in the 16th century. Immediately he was struck by the inhumane ways in which the native peoples were treated by the European explorers and conquerors, Las Casas went on to be a leading opponent of slavery, torture, and genocide of the Native Americans by the Spanish colonists.

A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies is an account written in 1542 by the Spanish Dominican friar Bartolomé de las Casas (1484-1566). He chronicles the first decades of the colonization of the West Indies, exposing the atrocities committed against the indigenous people. Dedicated to Prince Philip II of Spain to alert him of these atrocities, the work reveals mass slaughter, torture and slavery, showing that the evangelizing vision of Columbus had descended into genocide.