Where Is God? an African Theology of Suffering and Smiling - by Stan Chu Ilo (Paperback)

About the Book

"A theological exploration of the meaning of God and the response to suffering from an African perspective"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

From Africa, a ground-breaking reflection on suffering and resilience that speaks to universal questions for theology and the church.

How do ordinary Africans sustain hope and faith in a world marked by rising poverty, inequality, extremism, poor governance, and unrest--despite the rapid growth of Christianity across the continent? In this book, Stan Chu Ilo explores the spiritual resilience of African communities through the lens of a deeply-felt cultural expression: "suffering and smiling," a phrase popularized by Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Drawing from the lived experiences of everyday African believers, Ilo examines the deep wells of strength, community, tradition, and religious faith that help them endure--and even thrive--amid hardship.

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US$40.00

RELIGION / Christian Theology / Systematic

RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies

WHERE IS GOD?

An African Theology of Suffering and Smiling

Stan Chu Ilo

ISBN 978-1-62698-629-9

Cover design: Ponie Sheehan

Review Quotes

"For too long the pain and suffering of those around the world who live in poverty and oppression have been hidden by their 'smiling.' In this book, Fr. Stan Ilo brings to the forefront the strength behind the smile, along with the challenge needed to give a just response to the suffering." -- Christine Allen, executive director, CAFOD "This is a beautiful book, one of the most moving accounts of African theology in our time."-- Emmanuel Katongole, author, The Journey of Reconciliation: Groaning for a New Creation in Africa "This is an enormously ambitious book, multi-textured, multi-disciplinary, and wide-ranging. I am full of admiration for the way Stan Chu Ilo strives for a theology that is African, Catholic, generous, and faithful to the people he serves."-- Karen Kilby, Bede Professor of Catholic Theology, Durham University "I strongly recommend this book as a must-read for anybody who seeks a deeper understanding of the secrets behind African Christian thought and its implications on today's theology and everyday life. As you read this book, reflect on the secrets of suffering and smiling."-- Sr. Rosemary Nyirumbe, PhD

About the Author

Stan Chu Ilo, a Catholic priest and theologian from Nigeria, is currently a senior research professor at the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology, DePaul University, Chicago, and coordinating servant of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN). He is author of A Poor and Merciful Church and editor of Handbook of African Catholicism. ISBN 978-1-62698-629-9 Cover design: Ponie Sheehan