RT Article
T1 Transformation of elementary Puang Matua in Toraja belief system into Christianity
JF Verbum et ecclesia
VO 44
IS 1
SP 1
OP 6
A1 Darius, Darius
A1 Zaluchu, Sonny Eli
LA English
PB Univ.
YR 2023
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1869369750
AB This study aimed to examine missionaries’ success in transforming the elementary  Puang Matua  from the Toraja religion of  Aluk Todolo  into a Christian-based one.  Puang Matua  is the name of the Toraja people’s god that created the earth and everything. The concept was transformed into Christianity through contextualisation efforts to become a God of the Universe (YHWH). Descriptive analysis showed that the reconstruction was supported by the theological similarities between  Puang Matua ’s concept and the conception of God the Creator. The theological similarity is an absolute requirement for successful contextualisation to introduce Christianity into indigenous peoples strongly controlled by culture.   Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications:  This research could be a model for formulating a cross-cultural mission strategy that unites missiology with biblical and cultural anthropology.
K1 Aluk Todolo
K1 Puang Matua Bible
K1 Toraja people
K1 Cross-cultural
K1 Missiology
DO 10.4102/ve.v44i1.2831