History of the Church in Africa: A Survey - Softcover

Hildebrandt, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0853523207 ISBN 13: 9780853523208

Publisher: Africa Christian Pr, 1995

Synopsis

What is the truth concerning the origin of Christianity in Africa? Common beliefs are that it is a religion imported from Europe; a recently new arrival; and a largely discountinuous historical process. But whilst the great expansion od the Christian Church has undoubtedly taken place during the last 100 years, there is evidence to suggest that the origins lie deeper in the past. This book attenpts to establish where, when and how Christianity first came to Africa. The narrative begins in the first century AD, thence traces the major movements of the Christian faith on the continent over the centuries, emphasising the continuity of the development of the Church as a dynamic, worldwide faith. Some specific topics covered include: the North African Church AD200-AD700; the Nubian and Abyssinian churches; the challenge of Islam; the slave trade, its end and renewed missionary activity; Portuguese missionary activity; Christian expansion in South Africa; the work of Samuel Crowther and David Livingstone; the scramble for Africa and the colonial period; political independence; and the development of the autonomous church.

About this edition

• Publisher: Africa Christian Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0853523207
• ISBN 13: 9780853523208
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304