The Journal of African Christian Biography

The Journal of African Christian Biography is a publication of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography, appearing in quarterly fascicles, starting in 2017. The purpose of the JACB is to showcase, interpret, and make more readily accessible biographical and historical resources in the field of African Christianity. These resources are intended for use in the classroom and in the church to foster a deeper understanding of the history of African Christianity at a local, regional, national, and continental level. The JACB will thus provide tools to undergird the development of contextual African theologies.

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The journal is made available in several formats: as an e-journal for direct reading, and in several booklet formats (A4 and 8.5 x 11) for local printing and distribution.

4.3 - July 2019

Focus:
1. African Christian Biography Volume, Serialized: "Pointillist History and the Essential Role of Biography in the Dictionary of African Christian Biography,” by M. Sigg
2. Biographies of I. Ababio by E. Acolatse and C. Y. Yeboa-Korie by T. Oduro
3. A Tribute to J. Cone, by J. N. K. Mugambi
4. Reviews of African Christian Biography Volume by E. Sibanda and the Africa Study Bible by J-C Loba Mkole
5. Book Notes, compiled by B. Restrick

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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

4.2 - April 2019

Focus:
1. Tributes to Lamin Sanneh by friends, family, colleagues, scholars, a Bible translator, and an editor
2. Biographies by Lamin Sanneh in the DACB
3. A selected bibliography by Lamin Sanneh, compiled by B. Restrick 4. Book Notes, compiled by B. Restrick

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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

4.1 - January 2019

Focus:
1. Chapters from African Christian Biography: Stories, Lives and Challenges (D. L. Robert, editor) by J. J. Bonk and E. A. S. Egbunu
2. Musicians and Composers in African Christianity
Introduction by M. Sigg, Biographies by S. Hable-Selassie, A. K. Irvine, J. A. Millard, and P. Ntantal
3. Book Notes, by B. Restrick 4. Guidelines for Article Contributors, for Interviewers, and for Book Reviewers

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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

3.4 - October 2018

Focus:
1. Paul David Zakayo Kivuli and the Founding of the Africa Israel Church Nineveh
Introduction and Biography by Philomena Njeri Mwaura
2. Successors to the Aladura Trailblazers of Nigeria
Introduction and Biographies of Christianah Abiodun Akinsowon, Timothy Oluwole Obadare, Emmanuel Adeleke Adejobi, and Alexander Abiodun Bada by Deji Ayegboyin and Michael A. Ogunewu


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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

3.3 - July 2018

Focus:
1. Aberi K. Balya, Stefano Reuben Moshi, and John Mary Waliggo: Faithful African Christian Ancestors by Edison M. Kalengyo
Biographies by John Kateeba Tumwine and Louise Pirouet
2. Wellington Mulwa and Harambee: Leading the Church in Partnership with Western Missionaries, a Biography by F. Lionel Young
3. African Retrospect and Prospect: A Christian view from Kenya - Interview with Jesse Mugambi, with Jonathan Bonk, interviewer


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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

3.2 - April 2018

Focus:
1. Samuel Mutendi of the Zion Christian Church: Interpretations of a Prophet by Dana L. Robert
Biographies by M. L. Daneel and Vengesai Chimininge
2. African Retrospect and Prospect: A Christian view from Cameroon - Interview with Paul Nchoji Nkwi, with Jonathan Bonk, interviewer


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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

3.1 - January 2018

Focus:
1. “Creole Saga”: The Gambia’s Liberated African Community in the 19th Century: The Stories of J. A. B. Horton, G. C. Nicol, J. R. Maxwell, and J. D. Richards by Asi Florence Mahoney. Introduction by Gabriel Leonard Allen.
2. The Contribution of Daniel William Alexander to the Birth and Growth of Eastern Orthodoxy in East Africa. Biographies by Stephan Hayes and Louise Pirouet. Introduction by Fr. Evangelos Thiani.

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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

2.4 - October 2017

Focus:
1. Bernard Mizeki (Zimbabwe): Introduction by James Amanze
2. Manche Masemola and Chief Albert Luthuli (South Africa), biographies by Madipoane Masenya


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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

A4 format: Booklet, no cover
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2.3 - July 2017

Focus:
1. Agnes Okoh (Nigeria): Introduction and biography by Thomas Oduro
2. Self-Sacrificial Christian Pioneers of Uganda: Apolo Kivebulaya, Florence Spetume Njangali, and Janani Jakaliya Luwum (Uganda) by Edison Kalengyo
Biographies by Yossa Way, Christopher Byaruhanga, and John Kateeba Tumwine

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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

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8.5 x 11 format: Booklet, no cover

2.2 - April 2017

Focus:
1. Aladura Trailblazers (Nigeria): Introduction by Michael Ogunewu and Deji Ayegboyin
Biographies by Michael Ogunewu and Deji Ayegboyin, David O. Olayiwola, and Albert Aduloju Agbaje
2. John Gatu and the Moratorium Debate (Kenya) by Jesse Mugambi

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The following documents, in booklet ("book fold") format, are ready for local printing and binding or stapling. The separate cover file can be downloaded here (Word) or here (PDF).

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2.1 - January 2017

"Kimbangu, Malula, and Bokeleale: Fathers of Congolese Christianities"
by Jean-Claude Loba Mkole with preface by the author

DACB author: Jean-Claude Loba Mkole

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1. 2016 Annual Issue: June-December 2016

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1.7 December 2016

"Rainisoalambo, Ravelonjanahary, and Volahavana Germaine (Nenilava): Revival Leaders of Madagascar" with preface by Michèle Miller Sigg, DACB Project Manager and JACB Managing Editor

DACB author: Berthe Raminosoa Rasoanalimanga

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1.6 - November 2016

"Michael Timneng and Jeremiah Chi Kangsen: Christianity Beyond the Missionary Presence in Cameroon " with preface by Paul Nchoji Nkwi, DACB Advisor

DACB author: Paul Nchoji Nkwi with co-authors Julius Tohmentain and Mih Clement

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1.5 - October 2016

"William Wadé Harris, Prophet-Evangelist of West Africa: His Life, Message, Praxis, Heritage, and Legacy " with preface by Gabriel Leonard Allen, DACB Advisor

DACB author: Gabriel Leonard Allen

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1.3(4) - August-September 2016

"Dominic Ignatius Ekandem, David Windibiziri and Abiodun Babatunde Lawrence: Nigerian Christian Leaders" with commentary by Prof. Deji Ayegboyin, DACB Advisor, and Dr. Michael Ogunewu

DACB author: Olusegun Obasanjo

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1.2 - July 2016

"Josiah Kibira of Tanzania: Ecumenical Statesman," with commentary by Dr. Dana Robert, Editorial Committee member and JACB associate editor.

DACB authors: Angolwisye Isakwisa Malambugi and Stephen J. Lloyd

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1.1 - June 2016

"Walatta Petros and Hakalla Amale, Pious Women of Ethiopia," with commentary by Dr. Jonathan Bonk, Project Director

DACB authors: Wendy Laura Belcher and Belaynesh Dindamo

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A4 format:
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8.5 x 11 format
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