In this Book
- Freedom's Distant Shores: American Protestants and Post-Colonial Alliances with Africa
- Book
- 2006
- Published by: Baylor University Press
summary
This volume examines relations between U.S. Protestants and Africa since the end of colonial rule. It draws attention to shifting ecclesiastical and socio-political priorities, especially the decreased momentum of social justice advocacy and the growing missionary influence of churches emphasizing spiritual revival and personal prosperity. The book provides a thought-provoking assessment of U.S. Protestant involvements with Africa, and it proposes forms of engagement that build upon ecclesiastical dynamism within American and African contexts.
Table of Contents
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- Part I Churches and Democratic Rights in Africa
- Part II Revivalistic Churches, Ecclesiastical Expansion, and Ethical Challenges
- Part III Considering the Future: American and African Perspectives
- Conclusion
- pp. 223-226
- About the Contributors
- pp. 271-274
Additional Information
ISBN
9781602581098
Related ISBN(s)
9781932792379
MARC Record
OCLC
124047467
Pages
325
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No