Church as Salt and Light

The Editors: Stan Chu Ilo is Assistant Professor of Religion and Education, University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto. Alex Ojacor is a professor of Religion and Associate Dean of Studies at St. Mary's National Major Seminary Ggaba in Kampala. Joseph Ogbonnaya is a scholar at the Lonergan Research Institute, Regis College, Toronto, and chaplain of the Igbo Catholic Community of Toronto.

This volume offers many unique insights into the way that Christianity can be performed in such a way that it counters and overcomes the oppressive paradigms.

• Foreword by Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJ Introduction 1. Beginning Afresh with Christ in the Search for Abundant Life in Africa / Stan Chu Ilo 2. The Church in Africa and the Search for Integral and Sustainable Development of Africa: Toward a Socio-Economic and Politically Responsive Church / Emeka Xris Obiezu3. The Church in Africa: Salt of the Earth? / Joseph Ogbonnaya 4. The Church in Africa and the Search for Abundant Life: Signposts for Renewal and Transformation of God's People in Africa / Alex Ojacor5. Globalization and the African Woman: A Socio-Cultural Analysis of the Effect of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Women / Bosco Ebere Amakwe 6. New Evangelization in Africa: Learning from the Culture of Love in the Early Church / Bekeh Ukelina Utietiang Conclusion Bibliography Contributors