Research Catalog

Title

Paths of African theology / edited by Rosino Gibellini.

Publication

Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, 1994.

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Additional Authors

Gibellini, Rosino.

Description

vi, 202 pages; 24 cm

Summary

• Since its first formulation in the mid-1950s, modern African theology has contributed a richness of insights to western understandings of Christianity. Paths of African Theology presents original essays by many of Africa's best-known theologians, who explore in depth their areas of concentration and the roads they have pursued. Included are both Catholic and Protestant theologians from east, west, and south.
• Also included is an annotated bibliography of resources on African theology, indicating their specific relevance and theological orientation.

Uniform Title

Percorsi di teologia africana. English.

Subject

Theology, Doctrinal > Africa, Sub-Saharan

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Introduction: African Theologians Wonder... and Make Some Proposals / Rosino Gibellini -- 1. An Overview of African Theology / A. Ngindu Mushete -- 2. The Bible in African Culture / John Mbiti -- 3. Christology and Inculturation: A New Testament Perspective / Justin S. Ukpong -- 4. Contemporary African Christologies: Assessment and Practical Suggestions / Charles Nyamiti -- 5. Africans Celebrate Jesus Christ / Francois Kabasele Lumbala -- 6. Inculturation and the Liturgy (Eucharist) / Elochukwu E. Uzukwu -- 7. Spirituality in the African Perspective / Patrick A. Kalilombe -- 8. Christianity and Liberation in Africa / Jean-Marc Ela -- 9. Impoverishment and Liberation: A Theological Approach for Africa and the Third World / Engelbert Mveng -- 10. Feminist Theology in an African Perspective / Mercy Amba Oduyoye -- 11. Black Theology of Liberation / Simon S. Maimela.

ISBN

0883449749 :

LCCN

94003706

OCLC

• 30739548
• ocm30739548

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries