This comprehensive reference volume covers every country in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes and examines current trends.

Profiles of Christianity in every country in Sub-Saharan Africa including clearly presented statistical and demographic information. Analyses of leading features and current trends written by indigenous scholars. Essays examining each of the major Christian traditions {Anglicans, Independents, Orthodox, Protestants, Roman Catholics, Evangelicals, Pentecostals/ Charismatics). Essays exploring key themes such as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, inter-faith relations, slavery, anthropology of evil, and migration.

About the Author
Alastair J. MacDonald is Mackie Lecturer in History at the University of Aberdeen. Jim MacPherson is Programme Leader for MLitt British Studies, Postgraduate Research Co-Ordinator and Lecturer in History at The Centre for History, University of the Highlands and Islands.


Book Information
ISBN 9781474412032
Author Kenneth R. Ross
Format Hardback
Page Count 576
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press