Jean-Marc Ela | |
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| Born | Jean-Marc Ela 27 September 1936 |
| Died | 26 December 2008 (aged 72) |
| Occupation(s) | Sociologist and theologian |
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| School or tradition | Catholic tradition |
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| Main interests | African Christianity |
Jean-Marc Ela (27 September 1936 – 26 December 2008) was a Cameroonian sociologist and theologian. Working variously as a diocesan priest and a professor, Ela was the author of many books on theology, philosophy, and social sciences in Africa. His most famous work, African Cry has been called the "soundest illustration" of the spirit of liberation theology in sub-Saharan Africa.[1] His works are widely cited as exemplary of sub-Saharan African Christian theology for their focus on contextualisation and their emphasis on community-centered approaches to theology.[2]
He was buried in his hometown of Ebolowa, Cameroon.
- ^ Mudimbe, V. Y. (1988). The Invention of Africa: Gnosis, Philosophy, and the Order of Knowledge. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press.
- ^ Stinton, Diane (2004). "Africa, East and West". In Parrat, John (ed.). An Introduction to Third World Theologies. New York: Cambridge University Press. pp. 108–109. ISBN 9780521797399.