Facing a Pandemic

This book is a must-read for everyone who wants to know how to couple principled criticism with an intimate understanding of local context in the ongoing global effort to adequately and effectively respond to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, especially in Africa.

~Simeon O. Ilesanmi, Wake Forest University

Dr. Bongmba here calls upon the African church literally to look into the face of suffering and come to grips with its ethical mission. This plea emerges through the brilliance of his thought, which is rooted in his love for humankind and profound level of understanding of both the social and political dynamics of Africa and the challenges it faces in the international arena. Read this book for the sake of deed and understanding.

~Lewis R. Gordon, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Judaic Studies and Director of the Institute for the Study of Race and Social Thought and the Center for Afro-Jewish Studies at Temple University