Theology Brewed in an African PotOrbis Books, 2008 - Religion An intriguing introduction to Christian doctrine from an African perspective. Using a framework of excerpts from Chinua Achebe's well-known novel, Things Fall Apart, the author introduces the major themes of Christian doctrine: God, Trinity, creation, grace and sin, Jesus Christ, church, Mary, the saints, inculturation, and spirituality. While explaining basic Christian beliefs, Theology Brewed in an African Pot also clarifies the differences between an African view of religion and a more Eurocentric understanding of religion. Very accessible and engaging, each of the eleven short chapters ends with three discussion questions followed by one or two African prayers. |
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ANew God Comes to Mbanta | 13 |
The Mad Preacher and the Three Persons in One God | 26 |
In the Beginning There Were Many Stories | 37 |
Mama Mercy Meets Lady Grace | 52 |
Mama Maria Mother of Sorrows | 94 |
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