The socio-practical dimensions of isitshisa [ burning of the heifer ] in the Corinthian Church of South Africa

In this article, I argued that the performances of the ritual sacrifice of burning the heifer [isitshisa] and worship, held annually at Mlazi in Durban by the members of the Corinthian Church of South Africa, has social implications. Not only does the ritual worship enhance religious bonds of affini...

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Main Author: Mbaya, Henry (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2011
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2011, Volume: 67, Issue: 2
Further subjects:B Social Capital
B Ritual Motif
B Isitshisa
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