The Church as Salt and Light

A thought-provoking series of essays by African scholars examining the theological and pastoral necessity of a distinctively African Christianity.

"This volume offers many unique insights into the way that Christianity can be performed in such a way that it counters and overcomes the oppressive paradigms." Nathan Crawford, Reviews in Religion and Theology Vol.20 Issue 3. July 2013 'This is a fine cutting-edge book by energetic, young black African Roman Catholic theologians. They tilt against the legacy of colonialism and current centralising tendencies in Rome. They long for freedom to increase inculturation, lay involvement, and the part played by women in the life and administration of the RC Church.' Graham Kings, Church Times, 18 October 2013 "The Church as Salt and Light discusses how Christians in Africa can develop distinct, thriving communities that contextualize the gospel and abundant life of Jesus. [...] The passionate essays suggest steps of evangelization beginning with the 'demand for a richer and more intimate contact with Christ'. [...] The essays are grounded in christocentric biblical theology and are designed to be 'prophetic and personal'." Craig Stephans, Church of the Redeemer, USA, in Theological Book Review (tbr), Vol. 25, No.1, 2013 "The Church as Salt and Light may contribute towards an understanding of how African ecclesiology should be viewed." Peter Nagel, Religion & Theology, vol 21, issue 1-2, 2014

The Editors: Stan Chu Ilo is Assistant Professor of Religion and Education, University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. Alex Ojacor is a professor of Religion and Associate Dean of Studies at St. Mary's National Major Seminary Ggaba in Kampala. Joseph Ogbonnaya is a scholar at the Lonergan Research Institute, Regis College, Toronto, and chaplain of the Igbo Catholic Community of Toronto.

The Editors: Stan Chu Ilo is Assistant Professor of Religion and Education, University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. Alex Ojacor is a professor of Religion and Associate Dean of Studies at St. Mary's National Major Seminary Ggaba in Kampala. Joseph Ogbonnaya is a scholar at the Lonergan Research Institute, Regis College, Toronto, and chaplain of the Igbo Catholic Community of Toronto.