African Identities And World Christianity In The Twentieth Century

Author : Klaus Koschorke,Jens Holger Schjørring
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Africa
ISBN : 3447053313

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African Identities and World Christianity in the Twentieth Century by Klaus Koschorke,Jens Holger Schjørring Pdf

The map of global Christianity continues to undergo dramatic changes, and on this map Africa comes to the fore. The proceedings of the Third International Conference at Munich-Freising on the History of Christianity in the Non-Western World seek to respond to the growing importance of Africa in the context of World Christianity. Prominent scholars from Africa and Europe deal with the manifold manifestations of African Christianity in the 20th century and the various ways in which "African" and "Christian" identities were formulated and interacted with each other. The negotiation of the local and the global in the process of forming African churches is discussed, as is the question of the impact of internal African debates and developments on global ecumenical discussions. From the table of contents (16 contributions): O.U. Kalu, A Trail of Ferment in African Christianity. Ethiopianism, Prophetism, PentecostalismK. Ward, African identities in the historic 'Mainline Churches'. A case study of the negotiation of local and global within African AnglicanismA. Anderson, African Independent Churches and Global Pentecostalism. Historical Connections and Common IdentitiesE. Kamphausen, 'African Cry'. Anmerkungen zur Entstehungsgeschichte einer kontextuellen Befreiungstheologie in AfrikaA. Adamavi-Aho Ekue, Troubled but not destroyed. The development of African Theologies and the paradigm of the 'Theology of reconstruction'K. Hock, Appropriated Vibrancy. 'Immediacy' as a Formative Element in African Theologies

Author : Allan Anderson
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 0865438846

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African Reformation by Allan Anderson Pdf

This studay provides an overview of the numerous African initiated churches that came into being during the 20th century in the various different parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. Written by an acknowledged expert on Christianity in Africa, it also examines the reasons for the emergence of these religious centres that have resulted from the interaction between Christianity and African pre-Christian religions.

Author : Brian Stanley
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691157108

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Christianity in the Twentieth Century by Brian Stanley Pdf

A history of unparalleled scope that charts the global transformation of Christianity during an age of profound political and cultural change Christianity in the Twentieth Century charts the transformation of one of the world's great religions during an age marked by world wars, genocide, nationalism, decolonization, and powerful ideological currents, many of them hostile to Christianity. Written by a leading scholar of world Christianity, the book traces how Christianity evolved from a religion defined by the culture and politics of Europe to the expanding polycentric and multicultural faith it is today--one whose growing popular support is strongest in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, China, and other parts of Asia. Brian Stanley sheds critical light on themes of central importance for understanding the global contours of modern Christianity, illustrating each one with contrasting case studies, usually taken from different parts of the world. Unlike other books on world Christianity, this one is not a regional survey or chronological narrative, nor does it focus on theology or ecclesiastical institutions. Rather, Stanley provides a history of Christianity as a popular faith experienced and lived by its adherents, telling a compelling and multifaceted story of Christendom's fortunes in Europe, North America, and across the rest of the globe. Transnational in scope and drawing on the latest scholarship, Christianity in the Twentieth Century demonstrates how Christianity has had less to fear from the onslaughts of secularism than from the readiness of Christians themselves to accommodate their faith to ideologies that privilege racial identity or radical individualism.

Author : Tan, Jonathan Y.,Tran, Anh Q.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608336364

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World Christianity by Tan, Jonathan Y.,Tran, Anh Q. Pdf

Author : Caleb Oluremi Oladipo
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0820463892

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The Will to Arise by Caleb Oluremi Oladipo Pdf

One of the most important developments of Christianity in the twentieth century was its transformation in South Africa, where it became a vibrant religion rooted in African idioms and cultures. The church also became engaged in the struggle against social and political injustice, and church leaders employed the vocabularies of faith to secure civil liberty. This hard-hitting book focuses on post-apartheid Christian character and establishes the theological and spiritual authority of African Christians, calling contemporary Christians to renew their faith and Christian identity. It shows, too, that one cannot seriously consider contemporary Christianity apart from the African experience.

Author : Katharina Kunter,Jens Holger Schøjrring
Publisher : Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Christianity and politics
ISBN : 3447054514

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Changing Relations Between Churches in Europe and Africa by Katharina Kunter,Jens Holger Schøjrring Pdf

Proceedings from the conference "Changing relationships between churches in Africa and Europe in the 20th century: Christian identity in the times of political crises," which took place October 8-12, 2005 at Makumira University College of Tumaini University in Tanzania.

Author : Adriaan van Klinken
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317007548

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Transforming Masculinities in African Christianity by Adriaan van Klinken Pdf

Studies of gender in African Christianity have usually focused on women. This book draws attention to men and constructions of masculinity, particularly important in light of the HIV epidemic which has given rise to a critical investigation of dominant forms of masculinity. These are often associated with the spread of HIV, gender-based violence and oppression of women. Against this background Christian theologians and local churches in Africa seek to change men and transform masculinities. Exploring the complexity and ambiguity of religious gender discourses in contemporary African contexts, this book critically examines the ways in which some progressive African theologians, and a Catholic parish and a Pentecostal church in Zambia, work on a 'transformation of masculinities'.

Author : Kwame Bediako,Kwame Bedieko
Publisher : OCMS
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Reference
ISBN : 187034510X

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Theology and Identity by Kwame Bediako,Kwame Bedieko Pdf

This book is all about Jesus.nbsp;The words recorded in it were written about Jesus over 2000 years ago. Yet today his message of peace hope love and forgiveness still resonates with people of all races nationalities educational and economic backgrounds. Some like what he said while others disagree with what he said. But almost everyone finds him intriguing. nbsp;The story of Jesus comes to us from four different authors Matthew Mark Luke and John written over a period of nearly seventy years. The message and uniqueness of Jesus remain the same but each author tells the story from his perspective and for his purpose. Some writers wrote more; others wrote less. nbsp;But what if we could read it as one single story from beginning to end This book does just that by combining the four reports of Jesusrsquo; life into a single chronological story.nbsp;Through this book you will take a new look at Jesus his life his miracles and his teachings and be able to come to your own conclusion about him.nbsp;Produced in cooperation with the International Bible Society.

Author : Wanjiru M. Gitau,Mark A. Lamport
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666726602

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Globalizing Linkages by Wanjiru M. Gitau,Mark A. Lamport Pdf

One of the important contemporary but unexplored themes for Christianity in Africa today is its ongoing connections to a broader Christian and non-Christian world. This is quite apart from the idea of mission connections or reverse mission from Africa to elsewhere, or any mission-themed global connection. In much existing scholarship, Africa seems to only have recently been drawn into the orbit of global relations, but there is a long-standing relationship with the wider world, people linking from different regions at different times for varied reasons. This volume explores the theme of two thousand years of connections--and how the global sensibility has shaped Christianity on the continent for two thousand years.

Author : Scott W. Sunquist
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830890859

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Explorations in Asian Christianity by Scott W. Sunquist Pdf

Asia is the birthplace of Christianity. If Christianity is not usually seen as an Asian religion, that is because the history of Christianity in Asia has long been a difficult one. Whereas Christianity in the West received royal support, Asian Christianity has led a more nomadic and exilic existence. Today it is the least Christianized region of the world. Scott W. Sunquist is a recognized expert on the history of the Christian faith in Asia. Over the years he has published and spoken frequently on this theme. Explorations in Asian Christianity gathers his key writings on the topic and organizes them into four main categories: surveys that look at Asian Christianity in broad perspective, historical investigations that look at how Christianity shapes our understanding of history and historiography, missiological studies that look closely at issues of place, and finally essays on theological education. Topics explored in this volume include Ecumenism in Asia The cruciform nature of Christianity A missiology of place The Christian view of time Global migration Explorations in Asian Christianity sheds light on one of the most important but least well-known areas in Christian history. Missiological Engagements charts interdisciplinary and innovative trajectories in the history, theology, and practice of Christian mission, featuring contributions by leading thinkers from both the Euro-American West and the majority world whose missiological scholarship bridges church, academy, and society.

Author : Afe Adogame
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441136671

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The African Christian Diaspora by Afe Adogame Pdf

Informative guide offering interpretation and analysis of African immigrant Christianities in Western societies and their impact on the wider local-global religious scene.

Author : Jehu Hanciles
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281086757

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ISG 47: Christianity Worldwide 1800 to 2000 by Jehu Hanciles Pdf

In 1800 most Christians lived in Europe or North America, but by 2000 they came from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. ISG 47: Christianity Worldwide 1800-2000 brings together voices from around the world to explore how Christianity grew and developed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Writers and theologians from each region of the globe lay out the history of Christianity between 1800 and 2000 in their part of the world, showing how repeatedly it was local believers who drove the changes in those centuries, both in sharing faith and adapting it to their particular culture - a Chinese Bible translator, Liberian prophet or Korean Bible woman is as significant as a British missionary or Italian pope. These histories include not only the wide range of European-founded denominations, but also regional innovations across the globe and particularly Pentecostalism, to give a comprehensive overview of Christianity's development worldwide from the 1800s through to the end of the twentieth century. Tracing connections and themes across continents, ISG 47: Christianity Worldwide 1800-2000 is ideal for students of theology and history learning about the development of Christianity around the globe, especially in the global south. Part of the SPCK International Study Guide series, it will leave you with a thorough understanding of how Christianity has changed and grown across the world over the last two centuries.

Author : Ilo, Stan Chu
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 1003 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608339365

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Handbook of African Catholicism by Ilo, Stan Chu Pdf

"A disciplinary map for understanding African Catholicism today by engaging some of the most pressing and pertinent issues, topics, and conversations in diverse fields of studies in African Catholicism"--

Author : Jack Snyder
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231526913

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Religion and International Relations Theory by Jack Snyder Pdf

Religious concerns stand at the center of international politics, yet key paradigms in international relations, namely realism, liberalism, and constructivism, barely consider religion in their analysis of political subjects. The essays in this collection rectify this. Authored by leading scholars, they introduce models that integrate religion into the study of international politics and connect religion to a rising form of populist politics in the developing world. Contributors identify religion as pervasive and distinctive, forcing a reframing of international relations theory that reinterprets traditional paradigms. One essay draws on both realism and constructivism in the examination of religious discourse and transnational networks. Another positions secularism not as the opposite of religion but as a comparable type of worldview drawing on and competing with religious ideas. With the secular state's perceived failure to address popular needs, religion has become a banner for movements that demand a more responsive government. The contributors to this volume recognize this trend and propose structural and theoretical innovations for future advances in the discipline.

Author : Adrian Hastings
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1979-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0521293979

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A History of African Christianity 1950-1975 by Adrian Hastings Pdf

The churches in Africa probably constitute the most important growth area for Christianity in the second half of the twentieth century. From being a number of rather tightly controlled 'mission fields' zealously guarded by the great missionary societies, Catholic and Protestant, they have emerged across the last decades in bewildering variety to selfhood, a membership of close on a hundred million adherents and an influential role both within their own societies and in the world Church. This book surveys the history of Christianity throughout sub-Saharan Africa during the third quarter of this century. It begins in 1950 at a time when the churches were still for the most part emphatically part of the colonial order and it takes the story on from there across the coming of political independence and the transformations of the 1960s and early 1970s.