Overview

How deeply committed to the Christian faith are the Igbo? This question is both timely and current for the issue of practicing Christianity in Igboland, and deserves both objective and enduring answers. To answer this question objectively and suggest an enduring solution to the surface-level Christianity in Igboland, this book examines the nature of Christianity in Igboland and proposes dialogue as an effective inculturation model for authentic Igbo Christianity. The author asserts that for Christianity to become authentically Igbo, the Igbo must hear the Christian message in a language they can understand, and conceive Christian meanings in symbols and metaphors that are native to them. Dr. DomNwachukwu combines literary and field research to present the current nature of Igbo Christianity, highlighting its inadequacies, and formulates practical steps to achieve authentic Igbo Christianity.

Full Product Details

9780820444505

Table of Contents

Reviews

In 'Authentic African Christianity: An Inculturation Model for the Igbo', Peter DomNwachukwu has made a significant contribution to the growing body of contextualized theology. This book will prove helpful to students of African religion and missiologists. If we listen to this talented author, we can avoid the mistakes of our forebearers. Peter DomNwachukwu will certainly inform those who want to make Christianity more than a superficial faith. (J. Mark Terry, Chairman, Department of Christian Missions, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)

Author Information

The Author: Peter Nlemadim DomNwachukwu is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Owerri, Imo State of Nigeria. He received his Ph.D. in World Religions from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He comes from Amaimo in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria.

Tab Content 6

Countries Available