New hope for the poor A perspective on the church in informal settlements in Africa

Empowering the poor remains an essential part of the Christian Gospel. The way in which the absolute poor in informal settlements in Africa can be empowered by the message of the Bible, needs to be researched. During research completed in informal settlements near Bloemfontein, Free State Province,...

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Main Author: Verster, Pieter (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Bloemfontein UJ Press 2012
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