Christianity in Africa and the African Diaspora

Name: Christianity in Africa and the African Diaspora
Brand: Continnuum-3PL
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By Afe Adogame

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The rapid development of African Christianity and its offshoots in the Diaspora is rooted in colonial history and resistance to oppression, exploitation and slavery. Christianity in Africa and the African Diaspora offers new resources for the interpretation and analysis of African Christian movements. It draws attention to a number of key issues, including the translatability of the Christian faith, the process of contextualization in various cultures, the place and role of indigenous agencies, the global impact of contemporary African Christian expressions, its influence on ecumenical relations and inter-religious encounters, and its way of shaping new religious identities and landscapes in response to power relations and artificial boundaries. Topics covered include the concept of diaspora, deconstructing colonial mission, conversion, African cosmologies, African retentions, female leadership dynamics, liberation theology, a new discourse around HIV/AIDS, transnational religious networks, pentecostal/charismatic movements, charismatic renewal within former mission churches, dynamics of reverse mission, outreach via cyberspace, specific studies on Anglican, Baptist, Adventist and Kimbanguist missions, and the need for intercultural and interdenominational bridge building.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 370
Release Date:: 2009-01-07
Publication Date:: 2008-11-13
Publisher:: Continnuum-3PL
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1847063179
ISBN13:: 9781847063175
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 719 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 24 cm

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