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Inter-Varsity Press How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity
Once labeled the "Dark Continent," Africa's impact on Christianity is astonishing! From cultivating the modern university to maturing biblical exegesis and refining doctrine, it has dramatically shaped Christian identity from its earliest roots to contemporary expressions. Offering a fascinating portrait of African influence, theologian Oden uncovers historical insights that could serve to advance relations with Islam. 168 pages, hardcover from InterVarsity.
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Customer Reviews for How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity
Review 1 for How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity
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Date:May 24, 2010
Tonya Fennell
Not an easy read but a worthwhile one. I didn't know that so much of the happenings of the early church occurred in Africa. Dr. Oden explains church history using ancient maps not modern maps. It makes so much sense.
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Review 2 for How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity
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Date:December 1, 2009
David Roundtree
This book was a breath of fresh air. Out of all the sermons, teachings, talks, and seminary lectures I have heard, no one wanted to talk about the 800 lb. gorilla in the room. It was nice to read an established minister and professor shed some light on this subject. The chronology in the back of the book should prove to be helpful to every serious pastor or teacher who wants to share biblical and historical insights. An excellent resource about a sensitive subject. Well done!
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Review 3 for How Africa Shaped the Christian Mind: Rediscovering the African Seedbed of Western Christianity
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Date:December 13, 2008
Paul Rowse OP
Oden's argument that the academy ought to re-appraise Africa's contribution to early Christianity is a good one. The South-to-North hypothesis rings true.Unfortunately, the author does not often distinguish between Northern Africa (which was part of the Empire during the period about which he writes) and the rest of Africa to whom Christianity came much later. Another disappointment in the work is the underdevelopment of the links between the vibrant churches in North Africa and the impact on those in Asia and Europe. Oden's explicit encouragement in the book of young African scholars to the identification of these links sadly leaves the reader with insufficient evidence for the author's South-to-North hypothesis.As a read, it would be very accessible to most educated and interested people.
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