The Evangelization of Slaves And Catholic Origins in Eastern Africa
Paul V. Kollman
356 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 1570756260
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Language: English
Publish: November 30, 2005
A pioneering work on the history of African Catholicism that unearths the way 19th century French missionary policies toward evangelizing slaves shaped the future of the Catholic Church on that continent. Rich in historical detail and anthropological insight, Kollman shows a long-forgotten world vital and present in eastern Africa today.