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Author Nyamnjoh, Francis B

Title The Convert
Published Oxford : Langaa RPCIG, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (76 pages)
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Author's Biographical Note; Contents; Introduction; Characters; ACT ONE SCENE I; ACT ONE SCENE II; ACT ONE SCENE III; ACT ONE SCENE IV; ACT TWO SCENE I; ACT TWO SCENE II; ACT TWO SCENE III; ACT TWO SCENE IV; ACT TWO SCENE V; Back Cover
Summary ""This play tackles the theatrically attractive but ethically complex issue of Christian fundamentalism. Nyamnjoh, as a sociologist is well qualified to explore the social problems and psychological pressures which give rise to the born-again phenomenon, and the strong appeal of fundamentalist religion. The Convert, however is no schematic sociological tract. It deals with the conflicting imperatives in 21st century West Africa, which push ordinary people into extraordinary situations, and provides no easy solutions to the issues raised. Although the play revolves around the Ultimate Church of
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Subject Fundamentalism -- Africa, West -- Drama
Fundamentalism
West Africa
Genre/Form Drama
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789956716586
9956716588