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The freedom of the Spirit : African indigenous churches in Kenya / Francis Kimani Githieya.
Van Pelt Library BR1443.K4 G58 1997
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Githieya, Francis Kimani.
- Series:
- American Academy of Religion academy series ; no. 94.
- American Academy of Religion academy series ; no. 94
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Orthodox Eastern Church.
- African Orthodox Church of Kenya.
- Christian sects--Kenya--History--20th century--Case studies.
- Christian sects.
- African Orthodox Church of Kenya--Case studies.
- Orthodox Eastern Church--Kenya--History--20th century.
- Kikuyu Spirit churches--Case studies.
- Kikuyu Spirit churches.
- Kikuyu (African people)--Religion.
- Kikuyu (African people).
- Church history.
- History.
- Kenya--Church history--20th century.
- Kenya.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 304 pages ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Scholars Press, [1997]
- Summary:
- This book examines the history and ecclesiology of two African Independent Churches in Kenya, the African Orthodox Church (AOC) and the Arthi (Agikuyu Spirit Churches). Githieya considers whether these churches should be considered as Christian or ethnocentric movmements. He argues that the "true church" is not confined to the traditions inherent in this or that denomination, or in this or that country, but in the redeeming and liberating power of Jesus Christ. The church is a liberated community whose identity is provided by its relationship with God; at once Christian, African, and new.
- Notes:
- Revision of thesis (Ph. D.)--Emory University, 1992.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-287) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0788501690
- 0788501704
- OCLC:
- 36259909
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