Theory of social involvement : a case study in the anthropology of religion, state, and society

Author(s)

• Aigbe, Sunday A.

Bibliographic Information

Theory of social involvement : a case study in the anthropology of religion, state, and society

Sunday A. Aigbe

University Press of America, c1993

• : cloth : alk. paper

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-262) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Theory of Social Involvement examines the dynamic interplay between church, state, and society. Sunday A. Aigbe considers the Christian factor as it relates to the sociopolitical responsibility and development in Nigeria. The study assesses the role of the church as well as identifies and develops ways in which Christianity can serve as an agent of change and promote unity within Nigeria.

Table of Contents

The Assemblies of God in Nigeria: Spirituality and Socio-Political Realities The Prophetic Movement and the Nation of Israel in the Old Testament The Prophetic Dimension and the Wholistic Church in the New Testament Socio-Political Problems Facing Nigeria: 1960 to the Present A Cultural Analysis of the Problem Areas in the Nigerian Democracy The Church's Prophetic Role in Nigeria Agenda for the Future

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA20260449
• ISBN:
  • 0819188735
• LCCN: 92028390
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Lanham
• Pages/Volumes: 266 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BX8765.5.A45
  • DC20 : 261.8/09669
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Assemblies of God -- Nigeria
  • LCSH : Pentecostal churches -- Nigeria
  • LCSH : Church and state -- Nigeria -- History -- 20th century
  • LCSH : Missions -- Theory
  • LCSH : Christianity and culture
  • LCSH : Nigeria -- Church history