Author: Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595320686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
African Christianity Rises
Author: Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595320686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
A History of Christianity in Africa
Author: Elizabeth IsicheiPublisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802808433
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Isichei's thorough study surveys the full breadth of Christianity in Africa, from the early story of Egyptian Christianity to the churches of the Middle Years (1500-1800) to the prolific success of missions throughout the 1900s. This important book fills a conspicuous void of scholarly works on Africa's Christian history. Includes 26 maps.
How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind
Author: Thomas C. OdenPublisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830837051
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Thomas C. Oden surveys the decisive role of African Christians and theologians in shaping the doctrines and practices of the church of the first five centuries, and makes an impassioned plea for the rediscovery of that heritage. Christians throughout the world will benefit from this reclaiming of an important heritage.
African Christianity Rises Volume Two
Author: David Asonye IhenachoPublisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595320694
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
It is a terrible irony that notwithstanding what can be described as the miraculous achievements of the Catholic Church in Igbo land especially in numbers and structures, Igbo Catholicism as a project has remained largely stalled both in theological reflection and other critical activities associated with it. Igbo Catholicism perhaps ranks dead last among its peers in indigenous theological activities. With regard to theological reflection, the Church in Igbo land looks like a dormant volcano. The potential for eruption is there for everybody to see. Yet she does not seem to be able to release the first surge of the molten lava.
Christian Nationalism and the Rise of the Afrikaner Broederbond in South Africa, 1918-48
Author: Charles BloombergPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349106941
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
An investigation into the phenomenon of Christian nationalism amongst the whites in South Africa and the simultaneous rise of the exclusive right wing society, the Afrikaner Broderbond.
African Christianity Rises
Author: David Asonye IhenachoPublisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595768721
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
"African Christianity Rises, Volume 2," is first and foremost a critical appraisal of the inadequacy of indigenous initiatives in African Catholicism. On the other hand, it is a bold initiative towards reconciling Christian celebration of the Eucharist with African Cultures as expressed in the Igbo Kola nut ritual.
Africa Study Bible, NLT
Author: Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 1496424719
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 2162
Book Description
The Africa Study Bible brings together 350 contributors from over 50 countries, providing a unique African perspective. It's an all-in-one course in biblical content, theology, history, and culture, with special attention to the African context. Each feature was planned by African leaders to help readers grow strong in Jesus Christ by providing understanding and instruction on how to live a good and righteous life--Publisher.
African Christianity
Author: Adrian HastingsPublisher: New York : Seabury Press
ISBN: 9780816403363
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 105
Book Description
This is a study of the history and current condition of Christian Churches in Africa.
West African Christianity
Author: Lamin O. SannehPublisher: Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books
ISBN: 9780883447031
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Christianity in North Africa and West Asia
Author: Kenneth R. RossPublisher: Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity
ISBN: 9781474428057
Category : Africa, North
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in North Africa and West Asia, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.