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Introduction

Key Points

The historical record emphasizes the contributions of African Christian pioneers in their respective contexts.
A detailed examination covers the Orthodox Church in Kenya during the twentieth century and the Basel Mission Society.
Analysis of the two articles provides insight into the legacy of Christianity in Africa, especially in Ghana.
Understanding these historical perspectives helps in appreciating the development of Christianity in African regions.

Abstract

As a fitting start to 2021, this issue of the Journal of African Christian Biography offers content that underlines, once again, the importance of restoring the historical record of African Christian pioneers. One article looks at the Orthodox Church in Kenya (twentieth century) and the other the nineteenth century legacy of the Basel Mission Society in the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana)

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