Christians in the city of Nairobi : an African city and the future of world Christianity / Kyama Mugambi and Mark Shaw.
| Author/creator | Mugambi, Kyama M., 1973- author. |
| Other author | Shaw, Mark, 1949- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Christians in the city : studies in contemporary global Christianity Christians in the city ; [v. 3]. ^A1468663 |
| Contents | The Cathedral and the Kiosk: Historic Protestant Churches -- The Mass and its Masses: Catholic Presence in Nairobi -- A Place to Feel at Home: Kenyan Independent Churches -- "Fire": Pentecostalism and Evangelicalism -- Ancient Altars: Orthodoxy -- "Youth Arise"- Nairobi Christianity as a Youth Movement -- "Your Daughters Shall Prophesy": Women and the Shaping of Christianity in Nairobi -- Rival Cities: Nairobi Christianity and Public Life -- Cathedrals, Kiosks, and Mosques: Christians and Muslims in Nairobi -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This study examines the diverse expressions of Christianity found in Nairobi - a city with a population of ten million, and one of the most religiously pluralistic cities in the world. Chapters cover all the major Christian traditions practiced in the city, including Protestantism, Orthodoxy and Catholicism. Other themes include the role of women in Christianity, Kenyan Independent Churches, and the Christian youth movement"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Mugambi, Kyama M., 1973-. Christians in the city of Nairobi New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025 9781350296541 |
| LCCN | 2024030747 |
| ISBN | 9781350296527 |
| ISBN | 135029652X |
| ISBN | 9781350296534 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 1350296538 |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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