The understanding of life in Africa in the light of Christ's resurrection

In Africa, life and death are intrinsically linked, death being perceived as a continuation of life in the world beyond. If life doesn't finish with death but ends in the ancestors' village, can we liken it to the Resurrection, that is, returning to life as Jesus did? Contrary to the weste...

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Main Author: Faye, Anne Béatrice 1963- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: SCM Press 2024
In: Concilium
Year: 2024, Issue: 2, Pages: 115-123
Further subjects:B FAITH (Christianity)
B Resurrection
B AFTERLIFE in Christianity

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