African Christianity

Paul Gifford employs concepts taken from political economy to shed light on the current dynamics of African churches and churchgoers, and assesses their different contributions in political developments since 1989. He also evaluates the Churches' role in promoting a civil society in Africa.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Giffard, Paul Gifford, Gifford Paul
• Publisher: Hurst House
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.06.1998
• EAN: 9781850653400
• ISBN: 978-1-85065-340-0
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 228 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, RELIGION / Christianity / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Christianity, c 1990 to c 2000, c 1990 to c 1999, Political control and freedoms, Political Control & Freedoms, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Sub-Saharan Africa, Christian social thought & activity