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Jean Marc Ela
Cameroonian sociologist and theologian (1936-2008) · Cameroon · On the map · Academics · Died at 72
Jean-Marc Ela 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.
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His most famous work, African Cry has been called the "soundest illustration" 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.
