The Routledge companion to Christianity in Africa

The Routledge Companion to Christianity in Africa offers a multi-disciplinary analysis of the Christian tradition across the African continent and throughout a long historical span. The volume offers historical and thematic essays tracing the introduction of Christianity in Africa, as well as its gr...

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Subtitles:Christianity in Africa
Companion to Christianity in Africa
Contributors: Bongmba, Elias Kifon 1953- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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WorldCat: WorldCat
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Published: London New York Routledge Taylor & Friends Group 2018
In:Year: 2018
Edition:First issued in paperback
Series/Journal:Routledge religion companions
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Africa / Christianity
B Africa / Church life / International comparison
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
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Summary:The Routledge Companion to Christianity in Africa offers a multi-disciplinary analysis of the Christian tradition across the African continent and throughout a long historical span. The volume offers historical and thematic essays tracing the introduction of Christianity in Africa, as well as its growth, developments, and effects, including the lived experience of African Christians. Individual chapters address the themes of Christianity and gender, the development of African-initiated churches, the growth of Pentecostalism, and the influence of Christianity on issues of sexuality, music, and public health. This comprehensive volume will serve as a valuable overview and reference work for students and researchers worldwide.
Item Description:Index
ISBN:0367190664