Revealing Prophets: Prophecy in Eastern African History

by David M. Anderson

Book Overview

This book examines the richly textured histories of prophets and prophecies within East Africa. It gives an analytical account of the significantly different forms prophecy has taken over the past century across the country.

Each of the chapters takes a new look at the active dialogue between prophets and the communities whom they addressed. This dialogue continues today as the politicians and activists throughout the region still look...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082141089X
• ISBN13: 9780821410899
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.5"