Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Any seminary wishing to see students engage profitably with the dynamic forms of global Christianity today, and to listen and learn from the world church, should look to purchase this volume (and the other nine in the series!). -- Chris Howles * Churchman *
A useful and valuable resource for studying African Christianity. The fact that most of the contributions were written by eminent African scholars reinforces the book’s significance and standing. -- Martha Frederiks, Utrecht University * Exchange *
A very usable and comprehensive overview of Christianity in Africa for scholars to keep on their shelves for easy consultation. The volume’s approachability, recognized authority of individual chapter authors, and clear language also makes it a needed reference for any university library. Each chapter includes a bibliography, giving students a trail to follow to find more information about the topic they are researching.' -- Dianna Bell, University of Cape Town * Journal of Religion in Africa *
This is a massive volume and a veritable treasure trove of facts and analyses on African Christianity...the book combines hard statistical data with analyses by critical insiders of African Christianity and the style is informative and very user-friendly…it will become the standard handbook on African Christianity.' -- Mika Vähäkangas, Lund University * Mission Studies *
This useful reference guide to the profile of Christianity in Africa is a reminder of the important religious and cultural shifts that have transformed the continent in very recent times and helps us keep our finger on the pulse of future changes. -- Lamin Sanneh, D. Willis James Professor of Mission and World Christianity, Yale Divinity School