Communion Ecclesiology and Social Transformation in African Catholicism by Idara Otu

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Communion Ecclesiology and Social Transformation in African Catholicism by Idara Otu

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Communion Ecclesiology and Social Transformation in African Catholicism by Idara Otu

In this book, Idara Otu, one of the new theological voices from Africa, rethinks ecclesiology in the changing context of a wounded and broken world. What does the Catholic Church in Africa look like post-Vatican I? This book creatively illuminates the intrinsic connections between ecclesial communion and social mission in the changing face of the church in Africa. The multiple levels of dialogue in African Catholicism, especially in the reception and contextualization of conciliar teachings, is redefining world Christianity. The author explores how dialogue, synodality, inculturation, leadership, human security, social issues, and social transformation are shaping the identity and mission of the church in Africa. This book also engages recent magisterial teachings and diverse theological voices in developing the praxis for the emergence of particular churches in Africa that are defined by the joys and sorrows of God's people. The book calls for a Triple-C church, revitalized through Conversion, Communality, and Conversation, as well as fostering integral and sustainable social transformation in Africa's contested march toward modernity.

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ISBN 13 9781532657498
ISBN 10 1532657498
Title Communion Ecclesiology and Social Transformation in African Catholicism
Author Idara Otu
Series African Christian Studies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers
Year published 2020-05-15
Number of pages 300
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