Author: Cornelius Olowola
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This book provides a new, constructive and critical approach to African traditional religion, from the standpoint of Christian faith.
African Traditional Religion and the Christian Faith
Author: Cornelius Olowola
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This book provides a new, constructive and critical approach to African traditional religion, from the standpoint of Christian faith.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This book provides a new, constructive and critical approach to African traditional religion, from the standpoint of Christian faith.
African Traditional Religion versus Christianity
Author: Dmitry Usenco
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725271605
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Breaking away from the centuries-long theological tradition, Dmitry Usenco offers a radically new—semiotic—reading of spirituality, proceeding on his original theory of the initial cultural unity that embraces language, technology, and religion. African Traditional Religion comes into focus as a valid alternative and—in the long run—an equal partner to Christianity in the creation of a modern pluralistic society. While the author’s concepts and conclusions may seem controversial to some, none of the readers can discard them as irrelevant. Africa’s future will in many respects depend on her ability to preserve her cultural heritage in which religion plays a crucial part.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1725271605
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Breaking away from the centuries-long theological tradition, Dmitry Usenco offers a radically new—semiotic—reading of spirituality, proceeding on his original theory of the initial cultural unity that embraces language, technology, and religion. African Traditional Religion comes into focus as a valid alternative and—in the long run—an equal partner to Christianity in the creation of a modern pluralistic society. While the author’s concepts and conclusions may seem controversial to some, none of the readers can discard them as irrelevant. Africa’s future will in many respects depend on her ability to preserve her cultural heritage in which religion plays a crucial part.
African Traditional Religion and Christianity in a Changing World
Author: Joseph S. Gbenda
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
African Traditional Religion and Christianity
Author: Chukwudum Barnabas Okolo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Engaging Religions and Worldviews in Africa
Author: Yusufu Turaki
Publisher: Langham Publishing
ISBN: 1783688416
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
In a world of increasing globalization, we live amidst a clash of cultures, religions, and worldviews – each battling for the human heart and mind. In this in-depth study, Yusufu Turaki offers a theological framework for engaging this clash of perspectives in Africa, where traditional African religions, colonialism, and exposure to Christianity have each had a lasting impact on contemporary African worldviews. Professor Turaki undertakes a systematic analysis of the nature of African Traditional Religion, its complex history with Christianity, and the need for African Christian theology to address its cultural and historical roots effectively. He provides both a conceptual framework and practical guide for engaging African cultures and religions with compassion, understanding, and a firm foundation rooted in scriptural truth. This book is an excellent resource for students of religion and theology, as well as those interested in Africa’s traditional heritage or drawn to the important work of cross-cultural and inter-religious dialogue.
Publisher: Langham Publishing
ISBN: 1783688416
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
In a world of increasing globalization, we live amidst a clash of cultures, religions, and worldviews – each battling for the human heart and mind. In this in-depth study, Yusufu Turaki offers a theological framework for engaging this clash of perspectives in Africa, where traditional African religions, colonialism, and exposure to Christianity have each had a lasting impact on contemporary African worldviews. Professor Turaki undertakes a systematic analysis of the nature of African Traditional Religion, its complex history with Christianity, and the need for African Christian theology to address its cultural and historical roots effectively. He provides both a conceptual framework and practical guide for engaging African cultures and religions with compassion, understanding, and a firm foundation rooted in scriptural truth. This book is an excellent resource for students of religion and theology, as well as those interested in Africa’s traditional heritage or drawn to the important work of cross-cultural and inter-religious dialogue.
African Traditional Religion Encounters Christianity
Author: John Chitakure
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 149824419X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Right from the beginning of humankind, God has never deprived a people of his grace and revelation. In fact, God uses people's environment and culture to communicate his will. There is no single religion that can claim to have the exclusive possession of God's revelation, for God is too immense to be confined within one faith. Hence, it was erroneous, blasphemous, and misleading for some of the early Christian missionaries to Africa to claim that they had brought God to Africa, a mentality that implied the non-existence of God in Africa before their arrival. Of course, God was already in Africa, but the missionaries either failed to discern his presence or just disregarded the traces of his existence. This book explores the religious beliefs, practices, and values of the indigenous people of Africa at the time of the early missionaries' arrival, with particular reference to the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It also evaluates the extent of the missionarie's successes and challenges in converting Africans to Christianity. It finally surveys how African Christians have remained attached to the indigenous religious beliefs that used to provide answers to their existential questions.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 149824419X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Right from the beginning of humankind, God has never deprived a people of his grace and revelation. In fact, God uses people's environment and culture to communicate his will. There is no single religion that can claim to have the exclusive possession of God's revelation, for God is too immense to be confined within one faith. Hence, it was erroneous, blasphemous, and misleading for some of the early Christian missionaries to Africa to claim that they had brought God to Africa, a mentality that implied the non-existence of God in Africa before their arrival. Of course, God was already in Africa, but the missionaries either failed to discern his presence or just disregarded the traces of his existence. This book explores the religious beliefs, practices, and values of the indigenous people of Africa at the time of the early missionaries' arrival, with particular reference to the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It also evaluates the extent of the missionarie's successes and challenges in converting Africans to Christianity. It finally surveys how African Christians have remained attached to the indigenous religious beliefs that used to provide answers to their existential questions.
African Traditions in the Study of Religion in Africa
Author: Ezra Chitando
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317184211
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
The historiography of African religions and religions in Africa presents a remarkable shift from the study of 'Africa as Object' to 'Africa as Subject', thus translating the subject from obscurity into the global community of the academic study of religion. This book presents a unique multidisciplinary exploration of African traditions in the study of religion in Africa and the new African diaspora. The book is structured under three main sections - Emerging trends in the teaching of African Religions; Indigenous Thought and Spirituality; and Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Contributors drawn from diverse African and global contexts situate current scholarly traditions of the study of African religions within the purview of academic encounter and exchanges with non-African scholars and non-African contexts. African scholars enrich the study of religions from their respective academic and methodological orientations. Jacob Kehinde Olupona stands out as a pioneer in the socio-scientific interpretation of African indigenous religion and religions in Africa. This book is to his honour and marks his immense contribution to an emerging field of study and research.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317184211
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
The historiography of African religions and religions in Africa presents a remarkable shift from the study of 'Africa as Object' to 'Africa as Subject', thus translating the subject from obscurity into the global community of the academic study of religion. This book presents a unique multidisciplinary exploration of African traditions in the study of religion in Africa and the new African diaspora. The book is structured under three main sections - Emerging trends in the teaching of African Religions; Indigenous Thought and Spirituality; and Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Contributors drawn from diverse African and global contexts situate current scholarly traditions of the study of African religions within the purview of academic encounter and exchanges with non-African scholars and non-African contexts. African scholars enrich the study of religions from their respective academic and methodological orientations. Jacob Kehinde Olupona stands out as a pioneer in the socio-scientific interpretation of African indigenous religion and religions in Africa. This book is to his honour and marks his immense contribution to an emerging field of study and research.
African Traditional Religion in the Light of the Bible
Author: Richard J. Gehman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Foundations of African Traditional Religion and Worldview
Author: Yusufu Turaki
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Christianity and African Gods
Author: Yusufu Turaki
Publisher: Potchefstroomse Universiteit Vir Christelike Hoeer Onderwys
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Publisher: Potchefstroomse Universiteit Vir Christelike Hoeer Onderwys
ISBN:
Category : Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description