The Bible is a treasure for Africa that no one can take away from us. It is at our disposal to be read and interpreted in relation to our vital problems and challenges.
It is for us a symbol and a force of the continuity of the movement of God who exposed himself to the mercy of humans for their salvation. Through its human footprints and its universe which plunges its roots into a distant past, the Bible contains a message of life and future that Africa needs so much today. May Africans congratulate Pastor Schaaf who wanted to share with us this fascinating story.
A Dutch national, Ype Schaaf was born in 1930. After studying theology at the University of Groningen, he was ordained a pastor in the Dutch Reformed Church in 1959.
From 1959 to 1968, he exercised his ministry in Africa, setting up the Bible Alliance in Cameroon and Gabon and cooperating in the founding of Editions CLE in Yaoundé.
From 1968 to 1972, Ype Schaaf was deputy general secretary of the Dutch Bible Society.
He then worked for Christian radio, television and the press in the Netherlands.
As part of his activities, Ype Schaaf has written various books and articles, produced audio-visual programs on Africa and the Third World in general. During his many travels throughout the African continent, he has collected considerable documentation for the book that is presented to you here.
ISBN: 9782940488001