Oduyoye, Mercy Amba.

Beads and strands : reflections of an African woman on Christianity in Africa / Mercy Amba Oduyoye. - xiv, 114 pages ; 24 cm. - Theology in Africa series . - Theology in Africa series. .

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Africa and redemption. Created and redeemed -- Except God -- Jesus saves -- Covenant and community -- 2. Global issues in African perspective. Conversations on peace: a letter to Milan Opocensky on his 65th birthday -- The people next door: an essay in honour of Kosuke Koyama -- Poverty and motherhood -- 3. Women, tradition and the gospel in Africa. The fire of the smoke -- Women and ritual in Africa -- Calling the church to account -- Conclusion: Beads and strands -- Publications of Mercy Amba Oduyoye.

1570755434 (pbk.)

2004049551


Christianity--Africa.
Women in Christianity--Africa.

BR1360 / .O36 2004

276/.082