The First Indigenous Anglican Diocese of Western Africa: Contested Legacy of the Diocese on the Niger and CMS Mission in Igboland

As Nigeria grew as an independent nation, the role of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) began to evolve, reflecting the needs of a burgeoning multi-ethnic society. This transformation is particularly evident in the Diocese on the Niger - the first indigenous Anglican diocese in Western Africa - a...

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Authors: Nwokolo, Owen C. (Author) ; Counted, Victor (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2024
In: Journal of Anglican studies
Year: 2024, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 212-233
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KDE Anglican Church
RB Church office; congregation
RJ Mission; missiology
Further subjects:B CMS Mission in Igboland
B Indigenous African Diocese
B Contested History
B Diocese on the Niger
B Anglican Church of Nigeria
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