Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Journal Data
| Type | SOURCE_BOOK |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Edinburgh University Press (GB) |
| ISBN-13 | 9781474412032 |
| Open Library | OL21315967W |
| Total publications | 15 |
| Coverage period | 2017 - 2026 |
| Language | EN |
| Impact factor | 0.1 |
This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends. Key Features: Profiles of Christianity in every country in Sub-Saharan Africa including clearly presented statistical and demographic information; Analyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholars; Essays examining each of the major Christian traditions (Anglicans, Independents, Orthodox, Protestants, Roman Catholics, Evangelicals, Pentecostals/ Charismatics); Essays exploring key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, inter-faith relations, slavery, anthropology of evil, and migration.
Inter-religious Relations
Inter-religious dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa focuses on African Traditional Religion (ATR), Christianity, and Islam, noting the complex interplay of tolerance, tension, and violence. Historical perceptions of Christianity towards ATR, encompass early missionary views of ATR as inferior and the subsequent African reactions, including the rise of African Independent Churches. Relations between Christians and Muslims are influenced by their common…
Madagascar
Christianity in Madagascar began in the 17th century but gained momentum in the 19th century through the work of various missionary societies, such as the London Missionary Society. These missions introduced the Roman alphabet, translated the Bible into Malagasy, and established schools, contributing to the growth of Christianity despite initial resistance and subsequent persecution. Revival movements have played a significant role in shaping Mal…
Kenya and Tanzania
Christianity in Kenya and Tanzania has deep historical roots, with early Portuguese and later Protestant missionaries significantly shaping its development. In Kenya, the geographical positioning and use of English fostered widespread evangelization, leading to diverse denominations often associated with specific tribes. Despite challenges such as political and economic shifts, Christianity in both nations continues to evolve, addressing issues l…
Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Christianity in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces challenges such as corruption, poverty, and violence that require liberating discourse and pastoral care. The Catholic Church and traditional Protestant churches form the main bodies of Christianity in these countries, while independent and charismatic churches act as branches. Despite various challenges, churches in the region cont…
Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe
Prior to Portuguese colonial rule, Angola was governed by tribal kingdoms with traditional religious practices that predisposed them to Christianity. Portuguese colonization, beginning in 1482, introduced Roman Catholicism, while Protestant missions arrived later in the 19th century, impacting local languages and cultures. São Tomé and Príncipe share a similar history of Portuguese colonization and Roman Catholic influence, with Protestantism arr…
Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends. Key Features: Profiles of Christianity in every country in Sub-Saharan Africa including clearly presented statistical and…
Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Madagascar
Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe
Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso
Seychelles, Comoros, Mayotte and Saint Helena
Mission and Evangelism
The Future of Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Anthropology of Evil
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Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends. Key Features: Profiles of Christianity in every country in Sub-Saharan Africa including clearly presented statistical and…
Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Madagascar
Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe
Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso
Seychelles, Comoros, Mayotte and Saint Helena
Mission and Evangelism
The Future of Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Anthropology of Evil
Inter-religious Relations
Inter-religious dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa focuses on African Traditional Religion (ATR), Christianity, and Islam, noting the complex interplay of tolerance, tension, and violence. Historical perceptions of Christianity towards ATR, encompass early missionary views of ATR as inferior and the subsequent African reactions, including the rise of African Independent Churches. Relations between Christians and Muslims are influenced by their common…
Madagascar
Christianity in Madagascar began in the 17th century but gained momentum in the 19th century through the work of various missionary societies, such as the London Missionary Society. These missions introduced the Roman alphabet, translated the Bible into Malagasy, and established schools, contributing to the growth of Christianity despite initial resistance and subsequent persecution. Revival movements have played a significant role in shaping Mal…
Kenya and Tanzania
Christianity in Kenya and Tanzania has deep historical roots, with early Portuguese and later Protestant missionaries significantly shaping its development. In Kenya, the geographical positioning and use of English fostered widespread evangelization, leading to diverse denominations often associated with specific tribes. Despite challenges such as political and economic shifts, Christianity in both nations continues to evolve, addressing issues l…
Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Christianity in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces challenges such as corruption, poverty, and violence that require liberating discourse and pastoral care. The Catholic Church and traditional Protestant churches form the main bodies of Christianity in these countries, while independent and charismatic churches act as branches. Despite various challenges, churches in the region cont…
Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe
Prior to Portuguese colonial rule, Angola was governed by tribal kingdoms with traditional religious practices that predisposed them to Christianity. Portuguese colonization, beginning in 1482, introduced Roman Catholicism, while Protestant missions arrived later in the 19th century, impacting local languages and cultures. São Tomé and Príncipe share a similar history of Portuguese colonization and Roman Catholic influence, with Protestantism arr…