Ancient African Christianity

<p>Christianity spread across North Africa early and it remained there as a powerful force much longer than anticipated. While this African form of Christianity largely shared the Latin language and Roman culture of the wider empire it also represented a unique tradition that was shaped by its context. <i>Ancient African Christianity </i>attempts to tell the story of Christianity in Africa from its inception to its eventual disappearance. Well-known writers such as Tertullian Cyprian and Augustine are studied in light of their African identity and this tradition is explored in all its various expressions. </p><p>This book is ideal for all students of African Christianity and also a key introduction for anyone wanting to know more about the history religion and philosophy of these early influential Christians whose impact has extended far beyond the African landscape.</p>