Currently, when the whole world is under the blow of a deadly pandemic, this remarkable book, which points to questions of religion, gender and wellbeing in Africa, is a hope. It helps to understand and to address in context the evolution of COVID-19 like that of other diseases, as well as various challenges that prevent the full development and the blooming of vulnerable people of all sexes especially the elderly, women, and children.
The richness of this book is that it brings together the reflections of various authors from several African countries on hot and various topics. They are knowledgeable about their backgrounds and take seriously the desire of their people to live better life. They scrutinize the complexity and multifaceted challenges that unfold in their diverse cultures and sift them through the liberating Gospel before proposing appropriate solutions.
There are writings of this kind, but this one, written in honour of Prof. Isabel Apowa Phiri, is a real wealth, and I highly recommend reading it. Working methodology based on experiences and which lead to solutions adapted to the African context are deployed. The authors offer useful trajectories, such as open doors to hope.

Priscille Djomhoué, Faculty of Protestant Theology in Brussels

Religion, Gender, and Wellbeing in Africa interrogates pertinent public health and wellness issues which affect the African continent, such as HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and gender-based violence, as reading lenses to interrogate and debunk the gendered nature of the health crises in Africa. The volume challenges, resists, and exposes the patriarchal and toxic masculinities and femininities which are embedded in African religions, spiritualities, and cultures. The contributors commit to articulating and proclaiming life-giving, health-conscious, women-affirming worldviews, theologies, and interpretations of sacred texts. A must-read for scholars, students, and the laity interested in studies on the intersection between religion(s), (African) women, and health issues.

Puleng LenkaBula, University of South Africa