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We Believe: Experiencing the Creed Through Ancient African Christianity (Series 1; Book I).

Source :
Journal of African Christian Biography. Jan2024, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p49-52. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This text is an excerpt from the book "We Believe: Experiencing the Creed Through Ancient African Christianity" by Christopher Hall. It focuses on the African church fathers and their contributions to the formation of the Nicene Creed. The book highlights key figures such as Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian, and Origen, discussing their works and their blending of Greek philosophy with Christian faith. The text also mentions the Center for Early African Christianity and its goal of shedding light on the role of African theologians in shaping Christian thought. It provides a brief overview of several influential figures in African Christianity, their writings, and their stance on theological issues. The purpose of the text is to introduce readers to these figures and encourage further exploration of their works. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25720651
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of African Christian Biography
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176916844