Out of Egypt

Too often we think of Christianity as a "white man's religion." Nothing could be further from the Truth. Like Jesus,  Christianity was birthed in Asia (Israel) and nurtured in Africa (Egypt)!  Christianity spread rapidly and intensely in North and Northeast Africa in the first five centuries.  We read about the conversion of the Ethiopian enuch in Acts Chapter 8. 

Church Fathers of African descent were at the forefront of efforts to outline important doctrines such as the trinity. They also addressed heretical teachings and preserved the integrity of the faith. They played a huge role in establishing fundamental tenets of the Church. In fact, we can thank our African brother Athanasius of Alexandria for what we know as the Bible.  Athanasius played a huge role in the canonization of scripture and was the first to develop a list of books which were to be included in the Bible. 

Because the African Church Fathers wrote and spoke in Greek and Latin, they are often referred to as Greek and Latin philosophers and theologians.  But these brothers were Black!  They were African!  And I assure you they also spoke their indigenous African languages.  Why am I sharing?  Knowing the history of our faith helps to dispel myths such as Christianity being a "white man's religion."  Included below is a link to a site with a synopsis of some contributions to Christianity by  several Church Fathers of African descent.  

https://ramonlmayo.com/2018/08/01/7-african-church-fathers-you-should-know/