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Drums of Redemption: An Introduction to African Christianity
Contributor(s): Sindima, Harvey (Author)
ISBN: 027596583X     ISBN-13: 9780275965839
Publisher: Praeger
OUR PRICE:   $44.55  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 1999
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Annotation: This book covers the history of Christianity in Africa from the first century to the present, highlighting the roles of the Coptic and Ethiopian Churches in preserving Christianity and inspiring African nationalism (in the case of the Ethiopian Church). The author discusses the involvement of Africans and African-Americans in the planting of Christianity in Africa, and presents an in-depth and extensive study of the origin and development of African theology. This is the first book to cover the presence of Christianity in Africa from the first century in a continuous fashion, discussing all the contributions of Africans in the formulation of doctrine as well as covering contemporary issues.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity - History
- History | Africa - General
- Religion | History
Dewey: 261.809
LCCN: 93-31637
Series: Contributions to the Study of Religion
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6" W x 9.24" (0.80 lbs) 232 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - African
 
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This book covers the history of Christianity in Africa from the first century to the present, highlighting the roles of the Coptic and Ethiopian Churches in preserving Christianity and inspiring African nationalism (in the case of the Ethiopian Church). The author discusses the involvement of Africans and African-Americans in the planting of Christianity in Africa, and presents an in-depth and extensive study of the origin and development of African theology. This is the first book to cover the presence of Christianity in Africa from the first century in a continuous fashion, discussing all the contributions of Africans in the formulation of doctrine as well as covering contemporary issues.