RT Book
T1 The African Christian diaspora: new currents and emerging trends in world Christianity
A1 Adogame, Afe 1964-
LA English
PP London New York
PB Bloomsbury Academic
YR 2013
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1761587366
AB The last three decades have witnessed a rapid proliferation of African Christian communities, particularly in Europe and North American diaspora, thus resulting in the remapping of old religious landscapes. This migratory trend and development bring to the fore the crucial role, functions and import of religious symbolic systems in new geo-cultural contexts. The trans-national linkages between African-led churches in the countries of origin (Africa) and the ""host"" societies are assuming increasing importance for African immigrants. The links and networks that are established and maintained b
AB Trajectories of African migration -- Narratives of African migration -- Situating the local scene(s) -- Historiography of new African Christianities in diaspora -- A phenomenology of African Christian communities in diaspora -- African Christianities as social, cultural and spiritual capital -- Negotiation identity, citizenship and power -- Globalization, media and transnationalism -- Reverse mission -- The politics of networking.
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BR1360
SN 1-4411-1272-3
SN 978-1-4411-1272-9
K1 Christianity : Africa
K1 African Diaspora
K1 Globalization : Religious aspects
K1 Emigration and immigration ; Religious aspects ; Christianity
K1 Globalization ; Religious aspects
K1 RELIGION ; Christian Church ; History
K1 Christianity
K1 RELIGION ; Christianity ; History
K1 Europe : Emigration and immigration : Religious aspects : Christianity
K1 Africa : Emigration and immigration : Religious aspects : Christianity
K1 United States : Emigration and immigration : Religious aspects : Christianity
K1 Africa
K1 Europe
K1 United States
K1 Electronic books