"...But dreaming, like play, suspends us in time, and maybe here we touch something common with childhood, the magic of opening categories and questions, bits from you, or me, or somewhere else. And maybe you never find out, maybe no one knows. Maybe it's all a dream. These are pieces of dreams, things said, heard, and perhaps misremembered from a space that's not quite one thing. How could it ever be?"
Focusing on the East African revival movement in Uganda from 1935 to 1955, the book explores how African Christians shaped a distinctive spiritual lifestyle during this period. It delves into the cultural and religious transformations that emerged, highlighting the movement's significance in articulating a unique identity for African believers. Through detailed analysis, it reexamines the impact of the revival on the community and its lasting influence on Christianity in the region.
Focusing on the interdisciplinary nature of Global Christianity scholarship, this book offers a critical introduction to its foundational methods and themes over the past 40 years. Jason Bruner examines how various disciplines have shaped this field, highlighting both historical implications and future research opportunities. It identifies key themes and analyzes the evolution of the discourse, providing students with insights into past analytical priorities and guidance for developing new projects in this dynamic area of study.
Many American Christians believe they belong to the most persecuted religious community in the world. This book provides a historical account of this way of imagining the world, evaluating the evidence used to support it, and reflecting upon its religious and political implications.