| Music in the Life of the African Church Contributor(s): King, Roberta (Author), Kidula, Jean Ngoya (With), Krabill, James R. (With) |
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ISBN: 1602580227 ISBN-13: 9781602580220 Publisher: Baylor University Press OUR PRICE: $34.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: A pioneering investigation into the role of music in spreading Christianity throughout Africa |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Ethnomusicology - Music | Religious - Christian - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - Worship & Liturgy |
| Dewey: 264.209 |
| LCCN: 2007046037 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.26" W x 8.85" (0.74 lbs) 205 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Cultural Region - African - Ethnic Orientation - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the twentieth century, the number of Christians in Africa grew from an estimated 4 million to more than 300 million. One of the forces that has propelled the church's remarkable growth is its liturgical music, which has been heavily influenced by indigenous musical traditions. This rewarding book takes readers inside the music for the first time. By examining the central role of indigenous music in promoting Christianity and in giving voice to local theologies, the authors seek to energize conversations between music, culture, and the church. Furthermore, they extract useful lessons for fostering faith communities around the globe. |