what was the Taino perspective on the encounter with the Europeans

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anonymous · Answer

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, 
that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 
And I am the foremost of sinners; 
but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, 
Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an 
example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. 
To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, 
be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

anonymous · Answer

The Taínos were pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles. It is thought that the seafaring Taínos are relatives of the Arawak people of South America. The Taíno language is a member of the Arawakan language family, which ranges from South America across the Caribbean.