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Global Christianity in Local Context is the first volume of a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity. In Volume 1, scholars and Church leaders offer insights into current trends in Local Theology and Missions from the contexts of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe

Global Christianity in Local Context and Muslim Encounter is a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity. Volume 2 is a veritable Who's Who of renowned Christian and Muslim scholars that have shaped the course of Christian-Muslim dialogue over the last half century. Their

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword by Theda R. Skocpol -- 1. Christianity and Democracy in America -- 2. Democracy and Catholic Christianity in America -- 3. Pluralism Is Hard Work-and the Work Is Never Done -- 4. Whose Christianity? Whose Democracy? -- 5. Reconsidering Christianity and American Democracy -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Index.

African (A) animistic communal society links its religion with the totality of life. It regards the West & all its people & products as Christian. The impact of Western Christianity has been the strongest element in the change of the past 3 generations. These influences have been mediated through the following concepts: (1) individual choice, (2) the whole man, (3) self-help, & (4) displacement of animism. Parallelling these are the factors of: (1) medical & health gains introduced by the missionaries, & (2) the adoption of Christianity (Christians now number about 21 millions). The denominational multiplicity of Christianity creates a conflict for the A & has limited Christianity's contribution. The tendency toward denominational splits has been adopted locally; thus in the Union of S. Africa alone there are more than 1,100 separatist A denominations. D. L. Levine.