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Christianity and Controversies over Homosexuality in Contemporary Africa

Contributor(s): Chitando, Ezra (Editor), Klinken, Adriaan Van (Editor)

ISBN: 9781472444745

Publisher: Routledge

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Pub Date: May 25, 2016

Dewey: 261.83576609

LCCN: 2015043214

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.70" H x 9.30" L x 6.30" W ( 0.95 lbs) 212 pages

Series: Religion in Modern Africa

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Description:

Issues of homosexuality are the subject of public and political controversy in many African societies today. This book investigates Christian politics and discourses on homosexuality in sub-Saharan Africa. The contributors present case studies from various African countries and critically examine popular Christian theologies that perpetuate homophobia and discrimination. They also discuss contestations of such discourses and emerging alternative Christian perspectives that contribute to the recognition of sexual diversity, social justice and human rights in contemporary Africa.

Review Quotes:

"This timely book is a much-needed resource for the facilitation of constructive conversations on sexuality in the African communities, churches and ecumenical movements." - Musa W. Dube, University of Botswana

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