Christianity: An Indigenous African Religion

A closer look at the 1st - 5th centuries demonstrates a crucial period of African influence on early Christian formation. The impact is seen across the emerging faith, from theological contributions to ecclesiastical leadership. The paper provides historical evidence of Africa's contact with Ch...

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Authors: Boamah, Kwaku (Author) ; Apaah, Felicity (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Department for the Study of Religions, University of Ghana 2024
In: Ghana journal of religion and theology
Year: 2024, Volume: 14, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-30
Further subjects:B Early African Church Fathers
B World Missionary Conference Edinburgh 1910
B African Christianity
B Desert Mothers
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