The European Introduction of Christianity : The Portuguese Role and Its Impact on Indigenous Spirituality in Africa

The introduction of Christianity to Africa, particularly by European powers, marked a significant shift in the continent's religious and cultural landscape. This process began in earnest in the 15th century with the arrival of Portuguese explorers, who played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity across Africa.

The Portuguese were among the first Europeans to establish a presence in Africa, arriving on the continent's western coast in the early 1400s. Their primary motivations were economic and religious; they sought new trade routes and aimed to spread Christianity as part of their broader mission of conquest and colonization. In 1482 . . .