The Traditional African Concept Of God And The Christian Concept Of God

Author : Peter Chiehiụra Uzor
Publisher : Peter Lang Publishing
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114725786

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The Traditional African Concept of God and the Christian Concept of God by Peter Chiehiụra Uzor Pdf

This book is motivated by the positive view of the non-Christian religions expressed by the Fathers of the Vatican Council II (cf. NA 2a), a revolutionary view considered from the official teaching of the tradition of the Church up till then, and much more in such a central issue as the belief in God. This book aims at initiating a healthy interaction between the Christian understanding of God and the understanding of God in the traditional religion of the Igbo people of West Africa. In approaching this task this special study pursues some major aims. In the first place it engages itself in the clarification of some basic issues: Are the religious experiences which are phenomenologically found in all religions including the Igbo religion only mere human fabrications or do they originate from a revelation of God? Secondly, this publication working with the innovative analysis of the theophoral personal names provides some profound factual information about the concrete contents of the Igbo religion on God. Thirdly, the author tries to find out whether there could be a basic agreement between the understanding of God in Igbo religion and the biblical revelation. In this work the fundamental agreement is found in the conviction that God in traditional Igbo religion, Chukwu and the God of the Bible is the God of life. The purpose of this book therefore, is to bring back the question of God to the centre of existential Christian life: it is to make the theme of God the motivation and criterion for the whole Christian life and spirituality - both individually and communally. The theme of the God of life introduces God into life and connects the problems and questions of men and women of todayto the theme of God.

Author : Essien, Essien D.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781799845966

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Phenomenological Approaches to Religion and Spirituality by Essien, Essien D. Pdf

There is an interesting knowledge trajectory that God remains incomprehensible, not imperceptible. This lends credence to the fact that religious study since the Enlightenment has dedicated itself almost entirely to the problem of reconciling the non-existence of God in the physical world with his necessary existence in the metaphysical world. When seriously examined, it would be discovered that these two aspects are logically contradictory, and this is a problem with no solution. But interpreting God not as a physical being but as a phenomenological thing changes the nature of the problem enough that a solution emerges almost automatically. In this phenomenological model, the crux of the matter is that God does not exist, but God is real. Therefore, it is imperative to return to experience and verifiability, hence, purging it of unexamined and often hidden assumptions. Phenomenological Approaches to Religion and Spirituality brings together the different disciplines and research approaches to provide a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenology of God and spirituality, as well as offering an effective epistemological apparatus capable of dealing with this concept. The book employs multidisciplinary approaches from religious studies, theology, philosophy, anthropology, and other segments to dissect the subject matter for efficient evaluation and all-inclusive findings. While covering various aspects of religion such as the testaments of the Bible, the church, the religious experience, and various aspects of spirituality, this book is intended for theologians, philosophers, religious leaders, policymakers, academicians, researchers, students, public institutions, and agencies with a special interest in religious matters, values, knowledge, and truth.

Author : Malcolm J. McVeigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035878805

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God in Africa by Malcolm J. McVeigh Pdf

Combines clarity and simplicity of style with intuitive and scholarly depth, bringing the Christian and African concepts of God into focus.

Author : S. O. Onyeidu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Africa
ISBN : IND:30000067166979

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Traditional Concepts of God in Africa by S. O. Onyeidu Pdf

Author : Richard J. Gehman
Publisher : East African Publishers
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 9966253548

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African Traditional Religion in Biblical Perspective by Richard J. Gehman Pdf

Author : Chukwudum Barnabas Okolo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Africa
ISBN : IND:30000048073666

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African Traditional Religion and Christianity by Chukwudum Barnabas Okolo Pdf

Author : Yusufu Turaki
Publisher : Potchefstroomse Universiteit Vir Christelike Hoeer Onderwys
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105073290822

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Christianity and African Gods by Yusufu Turaki Pdf

Author : James Henry Owino Kombo
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789047420224

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The Doctrine of God in African Christian Thought by James Henry Owino Kombo Pdf

Noting the relationship between philosophy and the doctrine of the Trinity, this book offers the African pre-Christian understanding of God and the Ntu-metaphysics as theoretical gateways for African reflections on the doctrine of the Trinity.

Author : Cornelius Olowola
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015052671370

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African Traditional Religion and the Christian Faith by Cornelius Olowola Pdf

This book provides a new, constructive and critical approach to African traditional religion, from the standpoint of Christian faith.

Author : Leonard Thomas Nyirongo
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1719879265

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The Gods of Africa Or the God of the Bible?: The Snares of African Traditional Religion in Biblical Perspective by Leonard Thomas Nyirongo Pdf

Our problem on the African continent at the moment is the following: Western people in general and Christian missionaries in particular, were mostly uncritical about their own (European) culture and over-critical about African culture. In reaction, African Christians in general and theologians in particular are today, on the one hand, very critical about the Western type of Christianity which has been transplanted to the continent, but, on the other hand, not critical enough about their own African culture and traditional religion. Many African theologians, for instance, claim that before the Gospel came to our continent, Africans already correctly worshiped the true God. They say that the Gospel was not the beginning of the true knowledge of God, but merely a continuation or fulfillment of true faith that already existed in the pre-Christian African's heart. Some even go so far as to suggest that the African's method of approaching God is as valid as the way of salvation through the Gospel. Such ideas are emphatically denied in this book. The whole book is more than an attempt to present African indigenous beliefs in a systematic manner, comparing it with Biblical teaching. It is not only against Western secularism, but also strongly opposed to the very strong syncretistic tendency in African church life and in African theology. It convincingly argues that the idea of adaptation should be replaced by the idea of transformation in the light of God's Word. We cannot have a peaceful accommodation but only a powerful confrontation between traditional African religion and real Biblical Christian faith. This clash of irreconcilable spiritual powers becomes clear on every page - a struggle between life and death, a struggle for control of the hearts and minds of the African people. The writer pleads with his fellow African to make a definite choice (either the Gospel or traditional beliefs) and not to opt for a

Author : Yusufu Turaki
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783688418

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Engaging Religions and Worldviews in Africa by Yusufu Turaki Pdf

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.

Author : Elia Shabani Mligo
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625640703

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Elements of African Traditional Religion by Elia Shabani Mligo Pdf

African Traditional religion (ATR) is one of the world religions with a great people and a great past. It is embraced by Africans within and outside the continent despite the various ethnic religious practices and beliefs. This book highlights and discusses the common elements which introduce African Traditional Religion as one unified religion and not a collection of religions. The major focus of the book is discussing the need for studying ATR in twenty-first-century Africa whereby globalization and multi-culture are prominent phenomena. Why should we study the religion of the African natives in this age? In response to this question, the book argues that since ATR is part of the African people's culture, there is a need to understand this cultural background in order to contextualize Christian theology. Using some illustrations from Nyumbanitu worship shrine located at Njombe in Tanzania, the book purports that there is a need to understand African people's worldview, their understanding of God, their religious values, symbols and rituals in order to enhance meaningful dialogue between Christianity and African people's current worldview. In this case, the book is important for students of comparative religion in universities and colleges who strive to understand the various religions and their practices.

Author : John S. Mbiti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9966888314

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Concepts of God in Africa by John S. Mbiti Pdf

Author : Leonard Nyirongo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1973156172

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The Gods of Africa Or the God of the Bible? by Leonard Nyirongo Pdf

Before the Gospel came to Africa, did Africans worship the true God or idols? Many prominent theologians claim that we worshipped the true God. They say that the Gospel was not a beginning of the true knowledge of God but a continuation or a fulfilment of the faith that already existed in the pre-Christian African's heart. Some even go so far as to suggest that the African's method of approaching God's throne is as valid as the way of salvation taught by the Gospel.This book has been written to refute the theologians' reasoning. It begins by presenting their claims; then chapter by chapter, it compares and contrasts the indigenous African beliefs and what the Bible teaches. The author's prayer is that the book will encourage pastors, elders, ministry leaders, Bible college students and any other Christian in Africa to make a clear and uncompromising stand for the authentic Gospel. The true Gospel is unique: it points us to Christ, the only light to the world, the only way back to God. He is the only true foundation; our religious past is sinking sand - a false security._________________

Author : John Chitakure
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498244190

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African Traditional Religion Encounters Christianity by John Chitakure Pdf

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.