An ecumenical framework in Mbiti's African theology

This study discusses the theological framework of John Mbiti's African theology. It has identified Konrad Raiser's "Ecumenical paradigm" as a framework within which to conceptualize and understand Mbiti's theological works, approach, and perspectives. The study argues that M...

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Main Author: Mbaya, Henry (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Stellenbosch University 2023
In: Stellenbosch theological journal
Year: 2023, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-21
IxTheo Classification:BB Indigenous religions
CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KDJ Ecumenism
Further subjects:B Theology
B Dialogue
B Mbiti
B Household
B Life
B Christianity
B Culture
B Framework
B African
B Ecumenical
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