Description

This important, informative, and well researched book makes the facts of African history easy to read and understand. It can be adapted for teaching at primary and secondary school levels as well as in higher stages of theological and religious studies. It explores the role Africa has played in the origins of humanity, and in the expansion of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It tackles controversial subjects like religious violence carefully but clearly and looks at what the future of major religions in Africa might mean for the rest of the world. This is an important book for every library and for all readers interested in these subjects. This is the 2nd Edition.