The Blessing of Africa - by Keith Augustus Burton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Keith A. Burton traces the story of biblical Africa and the place of the Bible in the land of Ham. He ends with an examination of the modern era and the achievements of African Christianity. This invigorating work places the story of the Bible and African Christianity in a wider global context and challenges readers to think differently about history and the biblical world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>According to some estimates, Africa will soon have the highest concentration of Christians in the world. But African Christianity has had a long and conflicted history. Even today, modern misinterpretations of Scripture argue for God's curse upon the dark-skinned peoples of Africa. In this comprehensive study, Keith Burton traces the story of biblical Africa and the place of the Bible in the land of Ham. Beginning with the Old Testament, he explores the geography of biblical Africa and moves beyond stereotypical discussions of African ethnicity and identity. He then chronicles the African presence in the church from the New Testament onward, paying particular attention to the growth of Islam in Africa as well as the impact of European colonialism and the slave trade. Coming to the modern era, he examines the achievements of African Christianity and visionary efforts to adapt and reclaim Christianity for the African context. Burton invites readers to discover anew the relevance of the biblical narrative for African Christians as well as Scripture's influence on African Christianity. This invigorating work places the story of the Bible and African Christianity in a wider global context and challenges readers to think differently about history and the biblical world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><br />Dr. Burton's familiarity with the sources and his broad historical view make it possible for him to paint a vivid picture of Yahweh's word at work in the 'land of Ham.' In a day when historians, religion teachers, journalists and even filmmakers are rushing to grasp the significance of Africa's sudden turn toward Christianity, Burton makes solid sense of what is happening biblically, theologically and historically. He deserves our thanks. You will agree as you read it."--Charles E. Bradford, president (retired), Seventh-day Adventist Churches in North America<br><br>"I found this book fascinating and have learned from it considerably, both on matters I have previously studied and on material that was new to me. On points where my views differ, Burton has challenged and stimulated my thinking."--Craig S. Keener, professor of New Testament, Palmer Theological Seminary, and coauthor of Black Man's Religion and Defending Black Faith<br><br>". . .a wonderful resourece to students of church history and students of the Bible in general."--Nicholas Oyugi (blogger), July 9, 2008<br><br>". . .fascinating. . .a landmark publication."--Jan Arkills, Lamplighter, August 2008<br><br>"This book is worth reading. No reader will be disappointed after perusing its lucid pages."--J. N. K. Mugambi, Review of Biblical Literature, April 2008<br><br>"Those curious about Africa's active role in the Bible's text and times will find Burton's extensive geographical tracing of African places illuminating. Theologians interested in the unique historical and cultural forces framing a distinct African theology will find Burton's sketch most satisfying. Church historians will see missions in a new light."--Carolyn D. Baker, The Pneuma Review, Summer 2008<br><br>"This is a very interesting book to read, very creatively crafted, well written, and adequately documented. . . . No reader will be disappointed after perusing its lucid pages."--J. N. K. Mugambi, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, in Review of Biblical Literature<br>
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