Religion and social reconstruction in Africa

Introduction: Engaging religion and reconstruction / Elias Kifon Bongmba -- Texts of affirmation rather than negation : Jesse N.K. Mugambi and African Biblical studies / Knut Holter -- The life of King David as a model of reconstruction / David Tuesday Adamo -- Worshipping God the spirit "in sp...

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Collaborateurs: Bongmba, Elias Kifon 1953- (Éditeur intellectuel)
Type de support: Imprimé Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: London New York Routledge 2018
Dans:Année: 2018
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Collection/Revue:Studies in world Christianity and interreligious relations
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Africa / Christianity / Interfaith dialogue / Social problems / African Theology
Sujets non-standardisés:B Collection of essays
B Church and social problems (Africa)
B Mugambi, J. N. Kanyua
B Christianity (Africa)
B Christianity and other religions (Africa)
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Résumé:Introduction: Engaging religion and reconstruction / Elias Kifon Bongmba -- Texts of affirmation rather than negation : Jesse N.K. Mugambi and African Biblical studies / Knut Holter -- The life of King David as a model of reconstruction / David Tuesday Adamo -- Worshipping God the spirit "in spirit and truth" in Africa : one African woman's reflections on John 4:19-24 / Madipoane Masenya (Ngwan'a Mphahlele) -- Olódùmarè : the hidden but relevant god in the Yoruba religious imagination / Enoch Olujide Gbadegesin -- Destiny and eschatology in Jesse Mugambi's writings / John Fischer -- The Church of the future : dialogue on the ecclesiology of Mugambi / Elias Kifon Bongmba -- Christian councils in Africa : Whence? Whither? : impressions / Harold Miller -- Postcolonial positions - Jesse Mugambi and the Christian responsibility in the socio-political sphere / Mika Vähäkangas -- Relating peace in African religion to theologies of liberation and reconstruction / John S. Mbiti -- Re-orientation : theology of reconstruction and intercultural theology / Franz Gmainer-Pranzl -- Reconstruction theology in action : exploring the significance of J.N.K. Mugambi's theological contribution through a case study of Nairobi Chapel/Mavuno Church in Nairobi, Kenya / Diane Stinton -- Theology of reconstruction : a paradigm for reflection on revitalization in African Christianity / Kyama Mugambi -- "Then towards the rebuilding of our societies now in ruins" / Ntozakhe Simon Cezula -- Reconstructing mission : the Church in Africa in the service of justice, peace and reconciliation / Philomena Njeri Mwaura -- The reality of African religio-cultural identity in the context of globalization / Peter Mutuku Mumo -- Integrity of mission in light of the Gospel in Africa : a perspective from an African in diaspora / Tite Tiéno -- On freedom : risking a (faithful) reinterpretation / James R. Cochrane -- The challenge facing the next generation of African theologians / Laurenti Magesa -- Narratives of the future in African history : advancing aspirations for liberation and reconstruction in Africa / Loreen Maseno -- African theology and African literature : rediscovering a daring intellectual project / Abraham Waigi Ng'ang'a -- Theological education in Africa : concerns and contribution of Professor Jesse N.K. Mugambi / Dickson Nkonge Kagema -- Missions and money revisited / Jonathan Bonk -- Managing religious diversity in Tanzania : Islamic revivalism and modes of governance / Frans Wijsen
Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0815348282