Culture Change in Ethiopia: An Evangelical Perspective (Regnum Studies in Mission) - Softcover

Mekonnen, Alemayehu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1625645163 ISBN 13: 9781625645166

Publisher: Wipf and Stock, 2013

Synopsis

Culture Change in Ethiopia An Evangelical Perspective This book addresses the causes and the consequences of culture change in Ethiopia, from Haile Selassie to the present, based on thorough academic research. Although the book is written from an evangelical perspective, it invites Ethiopians from all religious, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds to reflect on their past, analyze their present and to engage in unity with diversity to face the future. It also appeals to the conscience of global and regional powers who have been directly and indirectly involved in the affairs of Ethiopia.

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About the Author

Alex Mekonnen is Associate Professor of Missions at Denver Seminary and holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies, an MA in Missions, and an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. From 1997-2007 he worked with the Evangelical Free Church of America International Mission (now called Reach Global). He also taught at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (now African International University). Mekonnen has published three theological books in the Amharic language, the national language of Ethiopia, and has coauthored one book in English.

Review

Alemayehu Mekonnen has brought a keen Christian perspective on the sweeping cultural change which has accompanied Ethiopia from Haile Selassie to the present. He is a keen observer of both leadership dynamics and culture change. With its ancient Christian history and its strategic placement as the bridge between N. Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, what happens in Ethiopia should interest all Christians everywhere. --Dr Timothy Tennent, President Asbury Theological Seminary

What is Ethiopia like today and what is the role of the various branches of the Christian church there? What is the way forward? Ethiopian missiologist, Alemayehu Mekonnen, answers all these and related questions in a riveting account of key events of the last 70 years of his homeland's history. Must reading for anyone who wants to be a truly global Christian! --Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor of NT, Denver Seminary

This is a book born out of the author's deep love for his country and his people. The book is an informative and comprehensive introduction to Ethiopia that is laced with a passionate vision for authentic African Christian voices to be heard. --M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), Distinguished Professor of OT, Denver Seminary

Edition details

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1625645163
• ISBN 13: 9781625645166
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 236