The Routledge handbook of African theology / edited by Elias Kifon Bongmba.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bongmba, Elias Kifon, 1953- editor.

Series:

Routledge Handbooks in Theology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology--Africa.

Theology.

Theology, Doctrinal--Africa.

Theology, Doctrinal.

Postcolonial theology--Africa.

Postcolonial theology.

Christianity and culture--Africa.

Christianity and culture.

Church and social problems--Africa.

Church and social problems.

Christianity and other religions--African.

Christianity and other religions.

Africa--Religion.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (623 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, New York : Routledge, [2020]

Summary:

"Theology has a rich tradition across the African continent, and has taken myriad directions since Christianity first arrived on its shores. This handbook charts both historical developments and contemporary issues in the formation and application of theologies across the member countries of the African Union. Written by a panel of expert international contributors, chapters firstly cover the various methodologies needed to carry out such a survey. Various theological movements and themes are then discussed, as well as Biblical and doctrinal issues pertinent to African theology. Subjects addressed include: Orality and theology Indigenous religions and theology Patristics Pentecostalism Liberation theology Black theology Social justice Sexuality and theology environmental theology Christology Eschatology the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament The Routledge Handbook of African Theology is an authoritative and comprehensive survey of the theological landscape of Africa. As such, it will be a hugely useful volume to any scholar interested in African religious dynamics, as well as academics of Theology or Biblical Studies in an African context"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title

Series

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

List of contributors

Foreword

PART I Theological method

1 Theology today in Africa

2 Philosophy and theology in Africa

3 Theology of inculturation: History, meaning, and implications

4 Sources of African theology

PART II Theological movements

5 Dialogue between African traditional religion and Christian theology: A sure way for the survival of the Church in Africa

6 African feminist theology

7 The four waves of black theology in South Africa and contexts of political struggle

8 African theology: Political and public

9 The sermon debate and political theology in Kenya

10 From reconstruction to reaffirmation: African Christian theology in an era of hot peace

11 Christian theology and public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa

12 Theology and reconstruction in Africa

13 Doing theology ecumenically: Some African perspectives on ecumenical theology

14 Theology and development in Africa

15 African theology after Vatican II: Themes and questions on initiatives and missed opportunities

PART III Regional and emergent theological themes

16 The Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Theology, doctrines, traditions, and practices

17 Evangelical theology

18 (How) Are we doing ecotheology in (South) Africa? Some hermeneutical reflections

19 Abundant life-holistic soteriology as motivation for socio-political engagement: A Pentecostal and missional perspective

20 We create the path by walking: Evolving an African narrative theology

21 Postcolonial theology in Africa: Looking back and looking forward

22 The theology of the African Initiated Churches

23 Faith-based organizations in Africa and the option for the poor: Rapid diagnostic and insights from the theology of Father Joseph Wresinski.

24 African Christian theology and sexuality: Some considerations

25 Theology and peacemaking in Africa

PART IV Biblical and doctrinal theology

26 Bible and theology in Africa

27 Christology in Africa

28 Rumors of salvation: Perspectives of salvation in African Christian thought

29 Patristic ecclesiology in Africa

30 Biblical and dogmatic theology on personhood: Application to Africa's milieu

31 Liturgical theology-African perspective

32 Eschatology in Africa : Anticipation and critical engagement

Index of names and subjects

Index of biblical passages and citations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-10756-2

1-351-60744-8

9781315107561

OCLC:

1141022477