The Bible and Politics in Africa

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Gunda & Kügler, Introduction

tics” brings together two “machines” which generate plurality and the
best thing we can learn is to deal with diversity. In the name of peace
and justice we have to go beyond accepting plurality as just unavoidable.
We have to cherish it as human richness. If this volume contributes a bit
in learning this then we have a done a really good job.


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