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 WHAT ARE THEY
SAYING ABOUT THE BLESSING OF AFRICA?
“[The Blessing of
Africa] should be read by students and researchers
requiring, in one volume, a broad knowledge of the
role of Africa in the history of the Christian
religion. It is frank, firm, and fearless....”
Michael Omolewa (Professor of Adult Education,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria), The Journal of
African American History
"Those curious about
Africa's active role in the Bible's text and times
will find Burton's extensive geographical tracing of
African places illuminating. Theologians interested
in the unique historical and cultural forces framing
a distinct African theology will find Burton's
sketch most satisfying." Carolyn D. Baker,
The Pneuma Review
"This is an excellent
book, very well researched and documented.... I
found it fascinating and think this fine book should
be in every serious collection of world history. It
is a landmark publication." Jan Arkills,
Lamplighter
"...the case for
a fresh look at the significance of Africans in the
biblical record and the impact of the Bible on the
African story is convincingly made."--Jehu J.
Hanciles (Professor, Fuller Theological
Seminary), International Bulletin of Missionary
Research
"This is a very
interesting book to read, very creatively crafted,
well written, and adequately documented.... No
reader will be disappointed after perusing its lucid
pages."--J. N. K. Mugambi (Professor, University of
Nairobi), Review of Biblical Literature
"It could be argued
that this book is required reading."--Ken
Cooke (Associate Pastor, St. John the Evangelist
Church, Southhampton, PA), The Evangelist
Newsletter
"...this book remains
a wonderful resource to students of church history
and students of the Bible in general."--Nicholas
Oyugi (Former Tutor, Dallas Theological
Seminary), ChristianBooks.Com
"...a landmark
publication...."--Ukachukwu Chris Manus
(Professor,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria),
IVPress.com
"...fascinating...."--Craig
Keener (Professor, Palmer Theological Seminary),
IVPress.com
"...a vivid picture of
Yahweh's word at work in the 'land of Ham'...."--
Charles
Bradford (President [retired], SDA Churches
in North America), IVPress.com
"I am certain that
[readers] will appreciate the heartfelt wisdom and
inspiration imparted within [these] pages."--Charles
E. Blake, Sr. (Presiding Bishop and Chief
Apostle, Church of God in Christ)
"[This] book is
scheduled to be a best seller...."--J. Alfred
Smith, Sr. (Senior Pastor, Allen Temple Baptist Church),
Comments During 2008 Black History Month
Celebration
"...an important
attempt at giving a historical survey of the role of
the Bible in Africa...."--Knut Holter
(Professor of Old Testament Studies and Rector,
School of Mission and Theology, Norway), Book
Reviews at MHS.no
"...a fascinating
volume...."--Kim Jeffries (Talk Show Host, KTIS-FM,
St. Paul, MN), Along the Way
"I was glued to the
book...."--Lesley Hurst (Talk Show Host, WAFG-FM,
South Florida), Vocal Point |
