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The Blessing of Africa: The Bible and African Christianity

The Bible and African Christianity

by Keith Augustus Burton

  • Paperback
  • 294 pages
  • Publisher: Intervarsity Press (IVP Academic)
  • 15.3 x 22.7 x 2.1 cm

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For readers interested in African church history

Uncovers misconceptions about Africa and the Bible

You will gain a new perspective on faith and identity

This insightful book explores the rich history of the Bible and African Christianity.

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According to some estimates, Africa will soon have the highest concentration of Christians in the world. But African Christianity has had a long and conflicted history. Even today, modern misinterpretations of Scripture argue for God's curse upon the dark-skinned peoples of Africa. In this comprehensive study, Keith Burton traces the story of biblical Africa and the place of the Bible in the land of Ham. Beginning with the Old Testament, he explores the geography of biblical Africa and moves beyond stereotypical discussions of African ethnicity and identity. He then chronicles the African presence in the church from the New Testament onward, paying particular attention to the growth of Islam in Africa as well as the impact of European colonialism and the slave trade. Coming to the modern era, he examines the achievements of African Christianity and visionary efforts to adapt and reclaim Christianity for the African context. This invigorating work places the story of the Bible and African Christianity in a wider global context and challenges readers to think differently about history and the biblical world.
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  • Author

    Keith Augustus Burton

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP Academic)

  • Published

    July 2007

  • Weight

    423g

  • Page Count

    294

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.7 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780830827626

  • ISBN-10

    0830827625

  • Eden Code

    3962042

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