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...
| Subtitles: | Christianity in Africa Companion to Christianity in Africa |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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London New York
Routledge Taylor & Friends Group
2018
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Edition: | First issued in paperback |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge religion companions
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Africa
/ Christianity
B Africa / Church life (motif) / 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. |
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| Item Description: | Index |
| ISBN: | 0367190664 |