Author : Paul Gifford
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 10,9 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004103245
VI. Identity crisis by Desmond Tutu.
Author : Paul Gifford
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 24,15 MB
Release : 2023-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9004664610
This volume focuses on the role Christian churches have played in Africa's democratisation movements since the late 1980s. In some cases churchmen have presided over national conferences; in many, Christians comprise arguably the most significant segment of civil society. In some countries pastoral letters have challenged dictators; in others, churches have provided an essential support for the status quo. The book comprises both theoretical analyses and case studies. The theoretical discussions include the history of Church-State relations; theology and democracy; Pentecostalism and democracy; the problems of consolidating democracy. The 13 case studies sketch the historical context, and then critically examine developments up till late 1993. The book will prove particularly useful to students of Third World Christianity, African historians and political scientists, and all interested in the socio-political role of Christianity.
Author : Terence O. Ranger
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 33,27 MB
Release : 2008-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0195308026
What happens when a revivalist religion based on scriptural orthodoxy participates in the volatile politics of the Third World? This volume considers the case of Africa, the region with the world's fastest-expanding population. Christianity, especially in its evangelical and Pentecostal forms, has acquired many millions of new adherents in Africa in recent decades. The attitudes and behavior of these believers could have vast consequences for growth, development and democratization. In his Introduction, editor Terence Ranger provides a historical overview. The book then offers individual case studies of six countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, and Mozambique. The contributors, mainly younger scholars based in Africa, bring first-hand knowledge to their chapters and employ both field and archival research to develop their data and analyses. The result is a groundbreaking work that will be indispensable to everyone concerned with the future of this volatile region.
Author : Robert Kwasi Aboagye-Mensah
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 34,89 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Christianity and politics
ISBN :
Author : Laurenti Magesa
Publisher : Action Publishers
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 22,19 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN :
"The contributors creatively explore the theme of 'democracy', noting its openness to a wide variety of meanings and interpretations. The book lucidly documents the fact that although in practice 'democracy' may not be perfect or easily attainable, its tenets are worth promoting in every society and nation everywhere. The Church has a responsibility to engage itself in this endeavour, beginning with itself and radiating its exemplary teaching and action throughout the rest of society. Appreciating the role of the Church as an agent of reconciliation, the book urges for the enhancement of that role in every nation. The book extends the challenge to Africans in general, and theologians in particular, to critically reflect on the democratization and reconciliation processes in their respective nations, in order to facilitate a meeting of minds concerning the destiny of Africa."--
Author : Hizkias Assefa
Publisher : East African Educ. Publ.
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 16,47 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Political Science
ISBN :
In what has become known as Africa's "second liberation", there has been a renewed drive from within for peace and good governance. Church leaders have been key actors in this drive as is evident in their peacemaking initiatives and their commitment to peaceful change. African scholars explore in this book the transition phenomenon as it unfolded in East and Southern Africa. They reflect on the theological, historical, philosophical and traditional perpsectives of the churches' involvement in the socio-political transition in Africa. Case studies of South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Zambia, Zaire and Kenya have been used with a view to providing a practical counterpoint and hope for the future.
Author : J. N. Kanyua Mugambi
Publisher :
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,99 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Africa
ISBN :
Author : Simeon Onyewueke Eboh
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 14,45 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Christians
ISBN :
Author : John Vernon Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 41,40 MB
Release : 1957
Category : Africa
ISBN :
Author : John W. De Gruchy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,42 MB
Release : 1995-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780521458412
The need for global democratisation is now widely recognised, but there is considerable debate about what this means and how it can be achieved. In this important study John de Gruchy examines the historic and contemporary roles of Christianity in the development of democracy. He traces the gestation of modern democracy in medieval Christendom, and then describes the virtual breakdown of the relationship as democracy becomes the polity of modernity. Five twentieth-century case studies - the USA, Nicaragua, sub-Saharan Africa, Germany and South Africa - demonstrate the extent to which ecumenical Christianity has begun to reconnect with democracy and act as its contemporary midwife. De Gruchy argues that democracy needs to rediscover its spiritual heritage, while Christianity needs to develop a theology adequate for its participation in the realisation of a just democratic world order.
