Music in the Life of the African Church

by Thomas Oduro, Roberta King, Jean Ngoya Kidula, et al.

During the twentieth century, the number of Christians in Africa grew from an estimated 4 million to more than 300 million. One of the forces that has propelled the church's remarkable growth is its liturgical music, which has been heavily influenced by indigenous musical traditions. This rewarding book takes readers "inside the music" for the first time. By examining the central role of indigenous music in promoting Christianity and in giving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602580227
• ISBN13: 9781602580220
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Baylor University Press
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 8.8"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher