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

by Mercy Amba Oduyoye

Mercy Oduyoye's latest book gathers a wealth of insights under three headings—"Africa and Redemption"; "Global Issues in African Perspective"; and "Women, Tradition, and the Gospel in Africa." She brings Akan and other African traditions into correlation with biblical stories to show the reader how African wisdom from a woman's perspective offers deep insights into biblical episodes and themes.

Genres: Theology, Christianity, Nonfiction, Religion

114 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2004

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Just as Christian theologians (mostly western and mostly male) never took seriously the situation of oppressed people when formulating their ideas, so African male intellectuals, including theologians, have not given much attention to women in their various enterprises." p.108

[Diana Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oduyoye provides excellent insight into the theological perspective of an African woman in post-colonial Africa. A Ghanaian (Akan) married to a Yoruba (Nigeria), she writes critically of the Christian Churches' complicity in patriarchy and oppression of women as well as the denial of women's oppression in Africa by African men and makes several critical recommendations for changes in western and African theological perspectives. Excellent read.