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African Christianity: Liturgy

An overview of resources available on African Christianity at Yale Library.

Worship

Celebrating Jesus Christ in Africa: Liturgy and Inculturation by Francois L. Kabasele Explores the Africanization of Catholic worship in Congo (Zaire) and its implications for the world Church.
Theological Method and Aspects of Worship in African Christianity by Mary N. Getui
Worship As Body Language: Introduction to Christian Worship (An African Orientation) by Elochukwu E. Uzukwu Brings the African community's experience of the body and its gestures together with the Christian liturgy.

Liturgy

Keeping the Liturgy Alive: An Anglophone West African Experience by Patrick Chukwudezie Chibuko Reviews the status of liturgy in the Anglophone West African sub-region
Liturgical Inculturation: An Authentic African Response by Patrick C. Chibuko
Paschal Mystery of Christ: Foundation for Liturgical Inculturation in Africa by Patrick C. Chibuko Contains a representation of some cultural reactions to and enrichment of the reformed liturgy of the Second Vatican Council en route in Africa