The Freedom of the Spirit. African Indigenous Churches in Kenya.
Francis Kimani Githieya
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Description for The Freedom of the Spirit. African Indigenous Churches in Kenya.
Paperback. Series: AAR Academy Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; HRAX; HRCC8; HRKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 403.
This book examines the history and ecclesiology of two African Independent Churches in Kenya, the African Orthodox Church (AOC) and the Arthi (Agikuyu Spirit Churches). Githieya considers whether these churches should be considered as Christian or ethnocentric movmements. He argues that the "true church" is not confined to the traditions inherent in this or that denomination, or in this or that country, but in the redeeming and liberating power of Jesus Christ. The church is a liberated community whose identity is provided by its relationship with God; at once Christian, African, and new.
This book examines the history and ecclesiology of two African Independent Churches in Kenya, the African Orthodox Church (AOC) and the Arthi (Agikuyu Spirit Churches). Githieya considers whether these churches should be considered as Christian or ethnocentric movmements. He argues that the "true church" is not confined to the traditions inherent in this or that denomination, or in this or that country, but in the redeeming and liberating power of Jesus Christ. The church is a liberated community whose identity is provided by its relationship with God; at once Christian, African, and new.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Series
AAR Academy Series
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780788501708
SKU
V9780788501708
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