Beads and Strands: Reflections of an African Woman on Christianity in Africa - Paperback

by Mercy Amba Oduyoye (Author)

Beads and Strands, a selection of classic writings by the Ghanaian theologian, gathers a wealth of insights under three topical headings: Africa and Redemption; Global Issues in African Perspective, and Women, Tradition, and the Gospel in Africa.

In her work Oduyoye brings Akan and other African traditions into correlation with Biblical stories, showing how AFrican wisdom offers a new and deeply spiritualy perspective into its timeless episodes and theme.

Above all Bead and Strands offers access to how one of contemporary Africa's most noted women theologians sees the status and role of women in Africa today.

Author Biography

Mercy Amba Oduyoye has long been active in the World Council of Churches and the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians and has been a leader in the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians