{"product_id":"theory-of-social-involvement-9780761865285","title":"Theory of Social Involvement","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheory of Social Involvement examines the dynamic interplay between church, state, and society. Sunday A. Aigbe considers the Christian factor as it relates to the sociopolitical responsibility and development in Nigeria. The study assesses the role of the church as well as identifies and develops ways in which Christianity can serve as an agent of change and promote unity within Nigeria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent example of anthropological principles applied within a state-systems context. Aigbe is especially adept at analyzing religious institutions and tracing their impacts upon elements of African society. The case study material is rich. -- Peter W. VanArsdale, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver\u003cbr\u003eThe work as a whole is a brilliant and dedicated attempt to formulate a new direction for the evangelistic work of the AGN and other evangelical churches of Nigeria. The author is to be highly commended for his insightful and painstaking research. -- Donald C. Flatt, MISSOLOGY\u003cbr\u003eIt would be difficult to imagine the study of contemporary Nigerian Christianity without the aid of this useful volume. -- Russell P. Spittler, Fuller Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Assemblies of God in Nigeria: Spirituality and Socio-Political Realities The Prophetic Movement and the Nation of Israel in the Old Testament The Prophetic Dimension and the Wholistic Church in the New Testament Socio-Political Problems Facing Nigeria: 1960 to the Present A Cultural Analysis of the Problem Areas in the Nigerian Democracy The Church's Prophetic Role in Nigeria Agenda for the Future","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037882810711,"sku":"9780761865285","price":33.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761865285.jpg?v=1750938005","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/theory-of-social-involvement-9780761865285","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}