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How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity (Early African Christianity),New
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Africa has played a decisive role in the formation of Christian culture from its infancy. Some of the most decisive intellectual achievements of Christianity were explored and understood in Africa before they were in Europe.If this is so, why is Christianity so often perceived in Africa as a Western colonial import? How can Christians in Northern and subSaharan Africa, indeed how can Christians throughout the world, rediscover and learn from this ancient heritage?Theologian Thomas C. Oden offers a portrait that challenges prevailing notions of the intellectual development of Christianity from its early roots to its modern expressions. The pattern, he suggests, is not from north to south from Europe to Africa, but the other way around. He then makes an impassioned plea to uncover the hard data and study in depth the vital role that early African Christians played in developing the modern university, maturing Christian exegesis of Scripture, shaping early Christian dogma, modeling conciliar patterns of ecumenical decisionmaking, stimulating early monasticism, developing Neoplatonism, and refining rhetorical and dialectical skills.He calls for a wideranging research project to fill out the picture he sketches. It will require, he says, a generation of disciplined investigation, combining intensive language study with a risktaking commitment to uncover the truth in potentially unreceptive environments. Oden envisions a dedicated consortium of scholars linked by computer technology and a common commitment that will seek to shape not only the scholar's understanding but the ordinary African Christian's selfperception.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind'? A: The main theme of the book is to explore the significant role Africa played in the development of Christian thought and culture, challenging the perception that Christianity is solely a Western import.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Thomas C. Oden, a theologian known for his work in early Christian history and theology.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 23, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 204 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic research as it encourages a deeper understanding of the historical context of Christianity and calls for further scholarly investigation.
- Q: Does this book cover any specific historical figures or events? A: While the book does not focus on specific historical figures, it emphasizes the contributions of early African Christians to the development of Christian doctrine and practices.
- Q: What audience is this book aimed at? A: This book is aimed at scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in understanding the African roots of Christianity.
- Q: What is the edition of the book? A: The book is an illustrated edition.
- Q: Can this book be used for personal study or reflection? A: Yes, this book can be used for personal study or reflection, particularly for those interested in the intersection of African culture and Christianity.