Rival Claims for the Soul of Africa

While Africa is the continent on which human life began it is also a continent that has been invaded throughout the history of mankind. Christianity was firmly established in North Africa by the third century CE only to be extinguished when Islam invaded North Africa in the 7th century CE. Once the Portuguese sailed around Africa the rest of Western Europe followed and Christianity bloomed in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the centuries Christianity and Islam have attempted to convert Africa. However Africas own traditional religions have remained ingrained in the culture and in the hearts of its people. Today all three religions have been integrated into the continents cultures. In turn Africa has made these religions African by infusing them with her own traditional religions and values. This book will bring to light the history behind Africas three great religions as well as explaining the ebb and flow of these religions and how both religion and culture have brought together a unique way of life.