an African city and the future of world Christianity Mugambi, Kyama M. 1973- creator author. Shaw, Mark 1949- author. text bibliography enk London Bloomsbury publishers 2025 monographic eng

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xii, 183 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm "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"-- 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. Kyama Mugambi and Mark Shaw. Includes bibliographical references and index. f-ke--- Church history Christians Kenya Nairobi Nairobi (Kenya) Church history BR1445.N35 M84 2025 276.7625 Mugambi, Kyama M., 1973-. New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025 (DLC) 2024030748 9781350296534 9781350296527 2024030747 IEN/DLC 240703 20251104125830.0 23762437 eng