Rafanomezantsoa Andriamihamina Roger

Rainisoalambo and the Indigenization:: the Malagasy Protestant Churches! Rafanomezantsoa Andriamihamina Roger

The beginning of colonization in Africa and Madagascar was particularly prominent in the 19th century. It was difficult to establish movements or associations even the religious movement as the revival. The colonial officials often confused the movements with a revolutionary threat or a nationalistic rebellion. The movements were not allowed to engage in liberation activities; not even particular religious organizations apart from Church were permitted. But during this difficult period, God had a plan to continue the propagation of the Gospel which the missionaries had started. Rainisoalambo appeared trough the revival movement as an indigenous missionary aiming to indigenize the Malagasy Protestant churches! Firstly, this book presents the contribution of Rainisoalambo, the father of revival, to the indigenization of the Protestant churches in Madagascar. What is ?indigenization??. Secondly, this book also exposes the indigenization provided by Rainisoalambo for the Malagasy Protestant church. So, what are Rainisoalambo?s legacies in the Church today? What are the impacts of his teaching in the Church today? Search in this book!