- Hardcover: 280 pages
- Publisher: Univ Pr of Amer; illustrated edition edition (March 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0819188735
- ISBN-13: 978-0819188731
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
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...an excellent example of anthropological principles applied within a state-systems context. Aigbe is especially adept at analyzing religious institutions, and tracing their impacts upon elements of African society. The case study material is rich.>>>> (Peter W. VanArsdale )
It would be difficult to imagine the study of contemporary Nigerian Christianity without the aid of this useful volume.>>>> (Russell P. Spittler )
...useful....helpful....timely and relevant>>>> (Russell P. Spittler Jrnl. Rel. Afr. )
...the work as a whole is a brilliant and dedicated attempt to formulate a new direction for the evangelistic work of the AGN and other evangelical churches of Nigeria. The author is to be highly commended for his insightful and painstaking research.>>> (Donald C. Flatt )
...the work as a whole is a brilliant and dedicated attempt to formulate a new direction for the evangelistic work of the AGN and other evangelical churches of Nigeria. The author is to be highly commended for his insightful and painstaking research. (Donald C. Flatt )
...an excellent example of anthropological principles applied within a state-systems context. Aigbe is especially adept at analyzing religious institutions, and tracing their impacts upon elements of African society. The case study material is rich. (Peter W. VanArsdale )
It would be difficult to imagine the study of contemporary Nigerian Christianity without the aid of this useful volume. (Russell P. Spittler )
...useful....helpful....timely and relevant (Russell P. Spittler Jrnl. Rel. Afr. )
It would be difficult to imagine the study of contemporary Nigerian Christianity without the aid of this useful volume.>>>> (Russell P. Spittler )
...useful....helpful....timely and relevant>>>> (Russell P. Spittler Jrnl. Rel. Afr. )
...the work as a whole is a brilliant and dedicated attempt to formulate a new direction for the evangelistic work of the AGN and other evangelical churches of Nigeria. The author is to be highly commended for his insightful and painstaking research.>>> (Donald C. Flatt )
...the work as a whole is a brilliant and dedicated attempt to formulate a new direction for the evangelistic work of the AGN and other evangelical churches of Nigeria. The author is to be highly commended for his insightful and painstaking research. (Donald C. Flatt )
...an excellent example of anthropological principles applied within a state-systems context. Aigbe is especially adept at analyzing religious institutions, and tracing their impacts upon elements of African society. The case study material is rich. (Peter W. VanArsdale )
It would be difficult to imagine the study of contemporary Nigerian Christianity without the aid of this useful volume. (Russell P. Spittler )
...useful....helpful....timely and relevant (Russell P. Spittler Jrnl. Rel. Afr. )
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Sunday A. Aigbe's case study examines the dynamic interplay between church, state and society. The author considers the Christian factor as it relates to the socio-political responsibility and development in Nigeria. The study assesses the role of the church and develops from the Bible ways in which the pentecostal churches can promote unity within Nigeria.
Contents: The Assemblies of God in Nigeria: Spirituality and Socio-Political Realities; The Prophetic Movement and the Nation of Israel in the Old Testament; The Prophetic Dimension and the Wholistic Church in the New Testament; Socio-Political Problems Facing Nigeria: 1960 to the Present; A Cultural Analysis of the Problem Areas in the Nigerian Democracy; The Church's Prophetic Role in Nigeria; Agenda for the Future.
Contents: The Assemblies of God in Nigeria: Spirituality and Socio-Political Realities; The Prophetic Movement and the Nation of Israel in the Old Testament; The Prophetic Dimension and the Wholistic Church in the New Testament; Socio-Political Problems Facing Nigeria: 1960 to the Present; A Cultural Analysis of the Problem Areas in the Nigerian Democracy; The Church's Prophetic Role in Nigeria; Agenda for the Future.
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