Jean-Marc Ela, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean-Marc Ela

Cameroonian sociologist and theologian

Date of Birth: 27-Sep-1936

Place of Birth: Ebolowa, South, Cameroon

Date of Death: 26-Dec-2008

Profession: Catholic priest, theologian, sociologist, anthropologist, professeur des universités

Nationality: Cameroon

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Jean-Marc Ela (27 September 1936 – 26 December 2008) was a Cameroonian sociologist and theologian.
Working variously as a diocesan priest and a professor, Ela was the author of many books on theology, philosophy, and social sciences in Africa.
His most famous work, African Cry has been called the "soundest illustration" of the spirit of liberation theology in sub-Saharan Africa.
His works are widely cited as exemplary of sub-Saharan African Christian theology for their focus on contextualisation and their emphasis on community-centered approaches to theology.He was buried in his hometown of Ebolowa, Cameroon.