RT Article
T1 Reformation, Africa, and Diakonia
JF The ecumenical review
VO 70
IS 1
SP 136
OP 146
A1 Phiri, Isabel Apawo
LA English
YR 2018
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1580914861
AB What does the inheritance of Reformation mean for Africa in church and in society in the context of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace of the World Council of Churches? This article argues that the commemoration of the Reformation provides important markers for the global and ecumenical context drawing from the three dimensions of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace; namely, celebrating the gifts of the Reformation, visiting the wounds of injustices, and identifying areas that require transformation or have already showed signs of hope for transformation toward justice for all. Throughout the conversation, there is constant questioning of what the Reformation should look like in the context of Africa to reject distortion of truth and embrace the experience of justice for all. For the way forward, the proposal is made that focusing on action through diakonia will bring meaningful transformation in the church and society in a way that promotes ecumenism and life in fullness for all the children of God and God's creation.
K1 Africa
K1 Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace
K1 Reformation
K1 Diakonia
K1 Transformation
DO 10.1111/erev.12335