Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa [Hardcover]

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

Contents
Series Preface
Volume Preface
Contributors

Introduction:Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa, J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu

Countries

South Africa, Tinyiko Maluleke
Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia and Botswana, James Amanze
Mozambique, Isaias Titoce
Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi, Hany Longwe
Madagascar, Solomon Andriatsimialomananarivo
Mauritius, Rodney Curpanen
Reunion, Jacqueline Andoche and Val?rie Aubourg
Seychelles, Comoros, Mayotte and Saint Helena, Todd M. Johnson and Kenneth R. Ross
Kenya and Tanzania, Wanjiru Gitau
Rwanda and Burundi, Tharcisse Gatwa
Uganda and South Sudan, Richard Nnyombi
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia and Djibouti, Tibebe Eshete
Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Luciano Chianeque
Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, Jean-Gottfried Mutombo
Central African Republic, Togo, Ivory Coast, Benin and Cameroon, Elias Bongmba
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