The church and politics : a theological reflection /
Boyo, Bernard,
The church and politics : a theological reflection / - Bukuro, Plateau State, Nigeria, HippoBooks, an imprint of ACTS and Langham Publishing, ©2021 - xi, 206 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-206) and index.
Requirements of an African political theology -- Trends in African political history -- Characteristics of traditional African politics -- Contemporary issues in African politics -- Political theological thought -- Bible and politics -- Politics and praxis -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part One: The problem in African political engagement. Part Two: Theological approaches to politics. Conclusion -- Bibliography.
"The Church in Politics offers an introduction to African political theology that is thorough, practical, and deeply powerful. From traditional power structures to the political ramifications of colonialism, Dr. Bernard Boyo provides a foundation for understanding Africa's contemporary political concerns in their cultural and historical context. Alongside this overview of African political history, Boyo traces the impact of Western missionaries, evangelicals, liberation theology, and African theologians on the church's understanding of itself and its role within society. This book critiques the emphasis on individual salvation that has so often led the church into abdicating its societal responsibilities and provides an exegetical analysis that firmly roots political engagement within a scriptural framework. The church, we are reminded, has a mandate to bring justice and righteousness into every aspect of human experience. As we follow Christ, it is not just our personal lives that should be transformed but our communities and even our nations"--page 4 of cover.
9781839734144 1839734140
Christianity and politics--Africa.
Political theology--Africa.
BR115.P7 / B69 2021 BR115.P7 / B69 2021
261.7096 B792C
The church and politics : a theological reflection / - Bukuro, Plateau State, Nigeria, HippoBooks, an imprint of ACTS and Langham Publishing, ©2021 - xi, 206 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-206) and index.
Requirements of an African political theology -- Trends in African political history -- Characteristics of traditional African politics -- Contemporary issues in African politics -- Political theological thought -- Bible and politics -- Politics and praxis -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part One: The problem in African political engagement. Part Two: Theological approaches to politics. Conclusion -- Bibliography.
"The Church in Politics offers an introduction to African political theology that is thorough, practical, and deeply powerful. From traditional power structures to the political ramifications of colonialism, Dr. Bernard Boyo provides a foundation for understanding Africa's contemporary political concerns in their cultural and historical context. Alongside this overview of African political history, Boyo traces the impact of Western missionaries, evangelicals, liberation theology, and African theologians on the church's understanding of itself and its role within society. This book critiques the emphasis on individual salvation that has so often led the church into abdicating its societal responsibilities and provides an exegetical analysis that firmly roots political engagement within a scriptural framework. The church, we are reminded, has a mandate to bring justice and righteousness into every aspect of human experience. As we follow Christ, it is not just our personal lives that should be transformed but our communities and even our nations"--page 4 of cover.
9781839734144 1839734140
Christianity and politics--Africa.
Political theology--Africa.
BR115.P7 / B69 2021 BR115.P7 / B69 2021
261.7096 B792C