Jean Marc Ela
1936
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2008
country of citizenship: Cameroon
languages spoken, written or signed: French
educated at: Paris Descartes University, Université de Strasbourg. Faculté de théologie catholique, University of Strasbourg
occupation: sociologist, anthropologist, professeur des universités, Catholic priest, theologian
award received: Honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
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. 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.He was buried in his hometown of Ebolowa, Cameroon. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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