Christian Mission and Culture

Christian Mission and Culture: Focus on the Life and Times of Late Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther tells the story of the first African Anglican bishop, whose remarkable journey from slavery to leadership reshaped the face of Christianity in West Africa. Through his work as a translator, missionary, and educator, Ajayi Crowther laid the foundation for an indigenous African church rooted in faith, culture, and resilience.This book explores his challenges-slavery, cultural resistance, hostile environments, and racial prejudice-and how he overcame them with courage, scholarship, and unshakable faith. It provides an accessible yet scholarly resource for students, pastors, seminarians, and scholars of Christian mission.Crowther's legacy challenges today's Church to embrace cultural dialogue, resist oppression, and empower indigenous leadership. His story remains an enduring testimony of how adversity can be transformed into a legacy of faith and vision.

Pagina's: 52, Paperback, Blessed Hope Publishing