Paul (Hrsg.) Gifford

The Christian Churches and the Democratisation of Africa

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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 c… Mehr

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Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-90-04-10324-5
EAN: 9789004103245
Produktnummer: 1842098
Verlag: Brill Academic Pub
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 1995
Seitenangabe: 304 S.
Masse: H24.6 cm x B16.7 cm x D2.5 cm 721 g
Reihenbandnummer: 12
Gewicht: 721

Über den Autor

Paul Gifford is Leverhulme Research Fellow in both the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Leeds, and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He has published widely on the socio-economic function of Christianity in contemporary Africa.