Revolution & Religion in Ethiopia: The Growth & Persecution of the Mekane Yesus Church 1945-85 - Couverture rigide

Eide, Øyvind M.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0821413651 ISBN 13 : 9780821413654

Editeur : Ohio University Press, 2000

Synopsis

Studies of the 1974 Ethiopian revolution have hitherto almost completely ignored religion, in spite of the commitment of a great majority of Ethiopian people to one or another religious tradition. Moreover, existing studies focus almost exclusively on the center, on national politics, and on the evolution of national institutions.

This book makes an important contribution to the literature on the Ethiopian revolution and on African church growth and development.

Based on the wealth of materials available from informants, in documentary collections, and in missionary records, in addition to his personal observations, Eide traces the journey from support for the revolution by the church leaders and local members to their suspected alliance with opposition forces. The result is informative, and, at times, moving.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Øyvind M. Eide is Theological Director and Head of Department for Practical Theology at the School of Mission and Theology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ohio University Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0821413651
• ISBN 13: 9780821413654
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 314
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible