African identities and world Christianity in the twentieth century

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The map of global Christianity is experiencing significant changes, with Africa emerging as a central focus. The proceedings from the Third International Conference at Munich-Freising on the History of Christianity in the Non-Western World address Africa's growing significance in World Christianity. Esteemed scholars from Africa and Europe explore the diverse expressions of African Christianity in the 20th century and how "African" and "Christian" identities have interacted and evolved. The discussions include the negotiation of local and global influences in establishing African churches and the effects of internal African debates on global ecumenical dialogues. Key contributions include O. U. Kalu's examination of Ethiopianism, Prophetism, and Pentecostalism; K. Ward's case study on African identities within historic Mainline Churches, particularly African Anglicanism; A. Anderson's analysis of African Independent Churches and their ties to global Pentecostalism; E. Kamphausen's insights into the origins of contextual liberation theology in Africa; A. Adamavi-Aho Ekué's exploration of African Theologies and the 'Theology of Reconstruction'; and K. Hock's discussion on ‘Immediacy’ as a vital aspect of African Theologies. These contributions collectively highlight the dynamic interplay between local contexts and global Christianity.