Christian Spirituality in Africa: Biblical, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives from Kenya (African Christian Studies Series)

Christian Spirituality in Africa holistically approaches the convergence of East/West, and Christian/Traditional African religions. Its theological, historical, and anthropological perspectives contribute to a balanced understanding of Christian spirituality/transformation in an African context.“In this important study, you will find not only a useful and balanced discussion of theology of spirituality in biblical and historical perspectives—which alone would make the book worth reading—but also a careful and insightful investigation into the peculiar and salient features of spirituality among some African Christian communities. This is must-reading for everyone who seeks to minister in the East African context and beyond.”—Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Fuller Theological Seminary“This brings the Western theological tradition into discussion with the local context of spiritual development. The author plays both insider and outsider roles and integrates the two with integrity. He..