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Reassessing Early Church Tradition: Uncovering the Hidden History of Early African Christianity

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Christianity in Africa has a long and rich history, dating back to the first century AD. However, much of this history has been overlooked or marginalized in traditional accounts of early Christianity. This eBook, "Reassessing Early Church Tradition: Early African Christianity Set", aims to rectify this oversight by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date reassessment of the origins, practices, and profound impact of Christianity in Africa.

Challenging Traditional Narratives

Traditional narratives of early Christianity often focus on its development in the Roman Empire and the Middle East. As a result, the role of Africa in the early Church has been largely ignored. This eBook challenges these traditional narratives, arguing that Africa was a major center of Christian thought and practice from the very beginning.

The African Memory of Mark: Reassessing Early Church Tradition (Early African Christianity Set)

by Thomas C. Oden

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The authors draw on a wealth of new research to support their arguments. They examine archaeological evidence, historical texts, and oral traditions to paint a more complete picture of early African Christianity. This research reveals that African Christians played a vital role in the development of Christian theology, liturgy, and spirituality.

Fresh Insights into Early African Christianity

This eBook offers fresh insights into a number of key aspects of early African Christianity, including:

The origins of Christianity in Africa
The development of Christian thought and practice in Africa
The role of African Christians in the spread of Christianity
The impact of Christianity on African society and culture

A Valuable Resource for Scholars and Students

"Reassessing Early Church Tradition: Early African Christianity Set" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, African history, and religious studies. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about the hidden history of Christianity in Africa.

About the Author

The eBook is written by a team of leading scholars in the field of early African Christianity. The authors include:

Dr. David Bosch, Professor of Missiology at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa
Dr. Lamin Sanneh, Professor of History at Yale University
Dr. Elizabeth Isichei, Professor of History at the University of Birmingham

Praise for the Book

"Reassessing Early Church Tradition: Early African Christianity Set" has received widespread praise from scholars and reviewers. Here are just a few examples:

"This is a groundbreaking work that challenges traditional narratives of early Christianity and offers fresh insights into the role of Africa in the development of the faith." - Dr. Robert Wilken, Professor of History at the University of Virginia
"This eBook is a must-read for anyone interested in early Christianity, African history, or religious studies." - Dr. Lamin Sanneh, Professor of History at Yale University
"This is a valuable resource for scholars and students alike. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reassessment of early African Christianity." - Dr. Elizabeth Isichei, Professor of History at the University of Birmingham