Beyond the Ordinary: The Spiritual Journey of a Missionary. ISBN: 9966-08-127-5; Nairobi: PaulinesAfrica, 2006.
This book is a moving example of a popular autobiographical literary genre: the personal spiritual journey. It is also an example of African narrative theology. The author describes Beyond the Ordinary as “reminiscences of my spiritual journey” inEast Africaover a period of 12 years (1992 to 2004). He says: “The collection [of reflections and stories] simply commemorates the spiritual lessons that I have learnt as an expatriate missionary in East Africa.”
Sahaya G. Selvam describes African Safari as “reminiscences of my spiritual journey” inEast Africa over a period of 12 years (1992 to 2004). He says: “The collection [of reflections and stories] simply commemorates the spiritual lessons that I have learnt as an expatriate missionary […]
Publications
Publications
Ethics of Computer Use
Selvam, S.G. (1994). “Ethical Implications in the Use of Computer”, Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy, Yercaud, India.
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Marriage and Family in African Christianity
Kyomo, A. A., & Selvam, S.G. (2004). Marriage and Family in African Christianity. Nairobi: Acton Press.
Christian Families in Africa are in a phase of crisis. The crisis is about how to face change. Christian missionary activities, colonialism, westernization, urbanization, and a score of other contemporary phenomena have taken the African families to a plateau of change. The question is, will African families succumb to changes or emerge with an alternative stronger family structure?
Every crisis is a challenge and an opportunity. This one sure is. It is a challenge because the old models are not feasible in the changing social environment. The pangs of this new birth seem to bring a lot of anxiety. It is an opportunity because something more beautiful may eventually emerge. Our own reflections, discussions, assessments are very vital to contribute to the reconstruction of African Families.
The Tanzanian […]
Simama Imara
Simama Imara (Youth Workers’ Manual in Swahili), ISBN: 9966-21-813-0; Nairobi: PaulinesAfrica, 2002.
This Youth Workers’ Manual in Swahili has 40 ready to use sessions on various topics suitable for young people in the Swahili speaking context. This book is now out of print.
Contact dbyes<at>donbosco.or.tz for Chuo Cha Maisha – the Swahili version of Scaffoldings. This has now replaced Simara Imara