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Author : G. J. Wanjohi
Publisher : CRVP
ISBN 13 : 9781565182219
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)
Download or read book Social and Religious Concerns of East Africa written by G. J. Wanjohi and published by CRVP. This book was released on 2005 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jesse Ndwiga Kanyua Mugambi
Publisher : East African Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9789966465801
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)
Download or read book Critiques of Christianity in African Literature written by Jesse Ndwiga Kanyua Mugambi and published by East African Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas T. Spear
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)
Download or read book East African Expressions of Christianity written by Thomas T. Spear and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tanzanian and US historians, anthropologists, political scientists, and church people challenge the assumption that Christianity in the region represents colonial and capitalist powers that helped subdue Africans. They show instead how Africans have spread the religion among themselves, have seized control of their own spiritual destinies, and used their religious beliefs to improve their individual and collective lives. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Sung Kyu Park
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1621895254
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)
Download or read book Christian Spirituality in Africa written by Sung Kyu Park and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-06 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian Spirituality in Africa holistically approaches the convergence of East/West, and Christian/Traditional African religions. Its theological, historical, and anthropological perspectives contribute to a balanced understanding of Christian spirituality/transformation in an African context.
Author : Holger Bernt Hansen
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)
Download or read book Religion & Politics in East Africa written by Holger Bernt Hansen and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious activities have been of continuing importance in the rise of protest against postcolonial governments in Eastern Africa. Issues considered include attempts by government to "manage" religious affairs in both Muslim and Christian areas; religious denominations as surrogate oppositions to one-party-state regimes and as advocates of human rights; Islamic fundamentalism before and after the end of the Cold War; and Christian churches as NGOs in the age of structural adjustment.
Author : Gregg A. Okesson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1621899292
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)
Download or read book Re-Imaging Modernity written by Gregg A. Okesson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about Christianity in one particular region in Kenya. It walks into churches, listens to sermons, dances to music, and interviews the people sitting in the pews, all with the aim of understanding how spiritual power enables these churches to function as agents within their contemporary society. Ecclesiastical communities in Africa draw upon divine power in order to engage in modernity-related topics. Humans are not unresponsive to global flows of meaning; they are integrative agents who fashion their world by living in it. The kind of modernity arising from these churches does not blindly follow Western forms, but flows from its own internal logic in which spiritual power occupies central hermeneutical function. Theological resources contribute to the formation of sociological expressions. Divine power pertains directly to human constructs, which then allows the churches to actively "image" God for the development of unique forms of modernity arising on the continent.
Author : Henry Settimba
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1467898996
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)
Download or read book Testing Times: Globalisation and Investing Theology in East Africa written by Henry Settimba and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-03-05 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main topic of this book is the tendency among young people in East Africa to turn from the traditional Church towards new charismatic movements such as the Balokole, which emphasise material over spiritual wealth. The book will examine the reasons for this and its possible effects; it will consider the implications for the Church and possible action to take. The book is divided into 9 chapters. Chapter 1 gives an overview of the history of the Christian Church, especially in the context of its commitment or otherwise to fighting poverty, and other problems which have contributed to the rise of the Balokole. Ideas on unity, catholicity and holiness are discussed in relation to the Church’s duties, especially the Apostolic tradition of carrying on Christ’s mission. Chapter 2 turns to young people’s views of the Church and its role. It argues that love, the basis of the Christian message, must imply a practical duty of care; and considers whether the Church’s failure to offer real help is connected with young people’s growing preference for non-traditional religion. It also looks at other problems such as family breakdown and unemployment, which are facing young people. Chapter 3 explores the Balokole movement and its links (or, mainly, absence of links) to established Churches. Its similarity to American movements such as Word of Faith is considered, and its message of ‘prosperity teaching’ is examined. As well as criticising Balokole distortion of Biblical messages about wealth and other matters, the chapter praises the way it incorporates traditional African elements, such as dance and music, into its worship. Should the traditional Church consider doing the same? In Chapter 4, contextual theology is discussed, particularly liberation theology. This Latin American development is considered in the context of contemporary African problems including recent ethnic conflict, widespread corruption and injustice. It is argued that liberation theology – a practical commitment to fighting poverty and injustice – is both a Christian duty and the best way to prevent the further spread of movements like the Bakolole. Chapter 5 returns to the American origins of the Bakolole movement, and gives an overview of various scholars who have attacked the ‘Word of Faith’ movement. It uses this criticism of the often corrupt, exploitative leaders of such movements as an opportunity to urge all leaders – including Church leaders – to reflect on and improve their own practice. Chapter 6 looks at the plight of young people in East Africa. It acknowledges the fact that the Bakolole have often given these people hope and a voice where all other institutions have failed them. As neither their families nor their governments are able to help, it is argued that the Church must fulfil its mission to serve as both family and community network, even if this means abandoning its long-standing habit of not getting involved in politics. Chapter 7 identifies the root cause of many of the problems discussed in the previous chapter: corruption. It explores the way bribery; nepotism and tribalism have poisoned East African political life, undermined the rule of law and led to grave injustices such as the treatment of the Buganda people. If this culture is to end, the Church must take the lead, and also root out corruption in its own ranks. In Chapter 8, practical ways of applying liberation theology are discussed. The chapter mentions worldwide organisations committed to fighting poverty, with which the Church could work, and looks at examples from recent history such as the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. It considers the various criticisms of liberation theology which have been made by conservative elements, and refutes these, looking at the Christian and Biblical roots of modern anti-poverty movements. The Church’s role as the conscience of society is emphasised. Chapter 9 considers what the Church will need to do in order to eradicate poverty and create a more just society. It argues for careful selection of leaders in both religious and political organisations; and for regular scrutiny of their actions. It reiterates the author’s belief in the Church as the centre of the community, with a responsibility in all areas of social and economic as well as spiritual life. The book ends with a plea for the Church to take action to improve the lives of its members and prevent them from being exploited by unscrupulous forces.
Author : J. N. Kanyua Mugambi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)
Download or read book Religions in Eastern Africa Under Globalization written by J. N. Kanyua Mugambi and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ralph E. S. Tanner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)
Download or read book Transition in African Beliefs written by Ralph E. S. Tanner and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Terence O. Ranger
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520031791
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Historical Study of African Religion written by Terence O. Ranger and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1976 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
