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This book introduces the study of Biblical studies, theology, religion and philosophy from an African perspective. The book comprises twenty six chapters divided into four sections. The first section deals with Biblical studies, the second with theology, the third with religion and the fourth with philosophy. The contributions are from 20 eminent scholars from African and Caribbean universities.

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  1. Cover
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  1. Title page
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  1. Copyright page
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  1. Acknowledgements
  2. p. vi
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  1. Contents
  2. pp. vii-ix
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  1. Introduction
  2. pp. 1-8
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  1. Part One: Biblical Studies
  1. Chapter One: The Bible: A History of Interpretation and Methods
  2. pp. 11-36
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  1. Chapter Two: An Overview of the Old Testament
  2. pp. 37-52
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  1. Chapter Three: Major Themes in the Old Testament
  2. pp. 53-68
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  1. Chapter Four: A Survey of the New Testament
  2. pp. 69-88
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  1. Chapter Five: Major Themes in the New Testament
  2. pp. 89-106
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  1. Chapter Six: Religion, Race, Gender and Identity
  2. pp. 107-114
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  1. Chapter Seven: Reading and Understanding the Bible as an African
  2. pp. 115-136
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  1. Part Two: Theology
  1. Chapter Eight: Introduction to Christian Theology: Its Tasks and Methods
  2. pp. 139-162
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  1. Chapter Nine: African Theology: A Contextual Analysis of Zimbabwe
  2. pp. 163-176
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  1. Chapter Ten: Rethinking the Role of Liberation Theology
  2. pp. 177-200
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  1. Chapter Eleven: Major Themes in Black Theology
  2. pp. 201-212
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  1. Chapter Twelve: What is in a Name?-Forging a Theoretical Framework for African Women’s Theologies
  2. pp. 213-228
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  1. Chapter Thirteen: Theology of African Independent Churches
  2. pp. 229-248
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  1. Part Three: Religious Studies
  1. Chapter Fourteen: Introduction to Religious Studies
  2. pp. 251-262
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  1. Chapter Fifteen: Phenomenology of Religion
  2. pp. 263-282
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  1. Chapter Sixteen: African Traditional Religions in Contemporary Africa: Challenges and Prospects
  2. pp. 283-312
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  1. Chapter Seventeen: Christianity in Africa in the 20th Century
  2. pp. 313-342
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  1. Chapter Eighteen: Africa’s Muslims: Expressing Their Religious Identity
  2. pp. 343-380
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  1. Chapter Nineteen: Hinduism and Buddhism: An Introduction
  2. pp. 381-396
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  1. Part Four: Philosophy
  1. Chapter Twenty: A General Introduction to Philosophy: Its Tasks and Methods
  2. pp. 399-414
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  1. Chapter Twenty One: Logic, Critical Thinking, and Science
  2. pp. 415-436
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  1. Chapter Twenty Two: Introduction to Epistemology
  2. pp. 437-456
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  1. Chapter Twenty Three: African Philosophy
  2. pp. 457-494
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  1. Chapter Twenty Four: Moral Theories
  2. pp. 495-516
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  1. Chapter Twenty Five: Applied Ethics
  2. pp. 517-538
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  1. Chapter Twenty Six: Philosophical Metaphysics in Africa
  2. pp. 539-554
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  1. Bibliography
  2. pp. 555-590
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  1. Contributors
  2. pp. 591-594
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  1. Index of Personal Names
  2. pp. 595-599
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  1. Index of Subjects
  2. pp. 600-606
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  1. Back cover
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