Towards a Christian theology of African ancestors
"This book examines the similarities and relationship between Christian saints and African ancestors. Further, it analyzes the deep cultural roots of African peoples and the ancestral frame as a point of departure for developing an indigenous African theology. Questions dealt with include: Does...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Eugene, Oregon
Pickwick Publications
[2023]
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Further subjects: | B
Morts - Culte - Afrique
B Ancestor worship B Christianity (Africa) B Christianity and culture (Africa) B Christianity and other religions African B Africa B Christianity and culture B Christianisme - Relations - Religions africaines B Christianity B Theology (Africa) B Ancestor worship (Africa) B Christianisme - Afrique |
| Summary: | "This book examines the similarities and relationship between Christian saints and African ancestors. Further, it analyzes the deep cultural roots of African peoples and the ancestral frame as a point of departure for developing an indigenous African theology. Questions dealt with include: Does the conversion of Africans to Christianity require a break with their African cultural heritage? Who is an African ancestor? Is syncretism a good thing for an African Christian? What contribution can the African church make to the universal church? The author argues that rather than being antithetical to formal Christianity, an African Christian theology of ancestors is an example of how an indigenous African tradition can best express Christianity as well as make considerable impact on world Christianity." -- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-222) |
| Physical Description: | xv, 222 pages, 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 1666733067 |