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ISBN	9789996076480
Pages	498
Dimensions	210 x 148 mm
Published	2025
Publisher	Mzuni Press, Malawi
Format	Paperback

A Malawi Church History 1860 – 2020

by Kenneth R. Ross, Klaus Fiedler

This is the first attempt to comprehend the whole of Malawi's church history in a single volume. It aims to unfold this history from beginning to end, considering every expression of Christianity and taking account of its every dimension. This revised edition includes additional material to take account of developments in Malawi church historiography between 2020 and 2025.

"A great achievement, offering a comprehensive analysis of the history of Christianity in Malawi... a must-have book for institutional and personal libraries in Malawi and for all those interested in the impact of Christianity in Africa." Isabel Apawo Phiri, Vice-Chancellor University of Blantyre Synod

"The significance of this book cannot be over-emphasised... a one-stop account for understanding Malawi's church history... captivating and refreshingly informative." Wapulumuka O. Mulwafu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Mzuzu University

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About the Authors

Kenneth R. Ross

Kenneth R. Ross is Professor of Theology at Zomba Theological University, Malawi, and Associate Minister of Bemvu Parish, CCAP. Earlier he has served as Professor of Theology at the University of Malawi, General Secretary of the Church of Scotland Board of World Mission and Chair of the Scotland Malawi Partnership.

Klaus Fiedler

Klaus Fiedler is Professor Emeritus of Theology and Religious Studies at Mzuzu University. He specializes in Church History and Missiology. He started publishing as the editor of the Kachere Series, the leading academic publisher in Malawi. He is now in charge of Mzuni Press based in Mzuzu.