HIV and AIDS in Africa: Christian Reflection, Public Health, Social Transformation

Synopsis

Hiv And Aids Both Continue To Spread In Africa And In Some Regions Have Become A Threat To The Very Survival Of Nations. This Book Offers A Number Of Perspectives On The Crisis--theological, Sociological, Ecclesiological, Public Health, And More. It Is A Valuable Resource For Social Analysis And Theological Reflection From An African Perspective.--page 4 Of Cover. Part 1. The Sociohistorical, Cultural, And Political Context Of The Pandemic. Of Things Old And New: The African Sociohistorical Context Of An Hiv-and-aids Theology / Festo Mkenda -- Contextualizing Hiv And Aids In The African Reality / Laurenti Magesa -- Socioanthropological Dimensions Of The Fight Against Hiv And Aids In Africa / Lado Tonlieu Ludovic -- Part 2. Methodological And Normative Concerns Of An Applied Theology On Hiv And Aids -- Aids And Biblical Hermeneutics : How To Read The Bible In A Continent Wounded By Health Crises / Albert Ngengi Mundele -- Hiv Risks, Human Behavior, And Social Conditions / Jacquineau Azetsop -- Changing Religious Beliefs And Attitudes Among People Living With Hiv In South Africa / Philippe Denis -- Small Christian Communities As Agents Of Change In The Fight Against Hiv And Aids In Eastern Africa / Joseph Healey -- Part 3. Aids, Healing, And The Bible --^ Healing In The New Testament And Healing Of Aids In Africa / Jean Paul Rene Ondoua Omgba -- Biblical Narratives On Sickness And Aids Patients' Stories : The Case Of Psalm / Conrad A. Folifack -- The Healing Patient : African Hiv And Aids Hermeneutics Of Isaiah 52:13 -- 53:12 (with Special Focus On Isaiah 53:5) / Wilfrid F. Okambawa -- Sin And Moral Responsibility In Times Of Aids : Master, Who Has Sinned? (john 9:2) / Caroline N. Mbonu -- Gender, Aids, And The Bible In Africa : A Reading Of Ephesians 5:21 -- 31 / Priscille Djomhoue -- Part 4. Foundations Of An African Theology On Hiv And Aids. The Aids Pandemic As A Problem Of Theodicy / Dossou Davy -- Christology In A Time Of Distress / Eugene Didier Goussikindey -- The Church As Family Of God And The Struggle Against Aids In The Archdiocese Of Kinshasa (drc) / Ignace Ndongala Maduku -- Theological Anthropology And The Political Economy Of Hiv And Aids Pandemic From An African Perspective / Odomaro Mubangizi --^ Ecumenical Hiv Theology From Womb To Tomb / Nyambura J. Njoroge -- Part 5. Aids, Theological Ethics, And Social Changes. Ethical And Pastoral Approaches To Dealing With Aids In Africa / Peter Kanyandago -- Africa's Transformative Responses To The Gendered Global Hiv And Aids Syndemic / Teresia Hinga -- Global Health, Aids, And The Catholic Church In Africa / Anthony Egan -- Public Policy And Aids In Africa : A Theological Approach Using The Ukama Concept / Ezra Chitando -- Hiv And Aids And Stigma / Elias Kifon Bongmba -- Part 6. Worship, Education, And Conflicts In Times Of Aids. Approaches To Liturgical Spirituality In Times Of Diseases, Epidemics, And Distress / Elochukwu Uzukwu -- Hiv And Aids And Spiritual Direction : Compassionate Accompaniment / Susan Rakoczy -- Anointing The Sick, Ministering To The Dying, And Spiritual Healing In Times Of Aids / Stuart C. Bate -- Theological Education, Leadership Formation, And Hiv Prevention In The Community / Edwina Ward --^ Conflict And Vulnerability To Hiv In Africa : A Theological Approach / Bernard Tonde -- Aids, National Security, And Political Leadership In Sub-saharan Africa / Evelyn Namakula Mayanja -- Part 7. Pastoral Initiatives. Methodological Challenges In Times Of Aids And Pastoral Reflection In Cdte D'ivoire / Fabien Yedo -- Early African Catholic Church Involvement In The Aids Pandemic : A Fire That Kindled Other Fires / Ted Rogers -- Fighting Aids From The Grass Roots History, Theology, Values, And Challenges Of Home-based Care In Zambia / Leonard Chiti -- Concluding Remarks: Aids, Evil, And Salvation : African Light On Faith In Jesus Christ / Lisa S. Cahill -- Post Scriptum: Expanding The Discourse Toward Virtue, Social Spirituality, And Universal Health /james F. Keenan. Edited By Jacquineau Azetsop, S.j. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.