[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 24 (Tuesday, March 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E330]
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                      SALUTE TO DR. JOHN S. MBITI

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 10, 1998

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to the attention of my 
colleagues here in the U.S. House of Representatives a very special 
man, Dr. John S. Mbiti.
  Dr. Mbiti has studied the attitudes of mind and belief that have 
evolved in the many societies of Africa. His interests are in biblical 
studies in relation to the expansion of Christianity and theological 
developments in Africa, Asia, and Oceania, and missiology, ecumenics, 
and the science of religion. Mbiti adds a new dimension to the 
understanding of the history, thinking, and life throughout the African 
continent. Religion is approached from an African point of view but is 
as accessible to readers who belong to non-African societies as it is 
to those who have grown up in African nations. The publication of his 
book ``African Religions and Philosophy,'' has become essential reading 
for anyone concerned with African religion, history, philosophy, 
anthropology or general African studies.
  As the representative of Elizabeth in Congress, I am proud of the 
accomplishments of Dr. John S. Mbiti. Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues 
join me in expressing our appreciation to Dr. John S. Mbiti for his 
numerous outstanding contributions to humankind.

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