African Traditional Religion In Biblical Perspective
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African Traditional Religion in Biblical Perspective
Author | : Richard J. Gehman |
Publsiher | : East African Publishers |
Total Pages | : 444 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Africa, Sub-Saharan |
ISBN | : 9966253548 |
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African Traditional Religion and the Christian Faith
Author | : Cornelius Olowola |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : UOM:39015052671370 |
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This book provides a new, constructive and critical approach to African traditional religion, from the standpoint of Christian faith.
The Gods of Africa Or the God of the Bible
Author | : Leonard Nyirongo |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 437 |
Release | : 2017-11-04 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1973156172 |
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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._________________
The Gods of Africa Or the God of the Bible The Snares of African Traditional Religion in Biblical Perspective
Author | : Leonard Thomas Nyirongo |
Publsiher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2018-08-25 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1719879265 |
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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
African Traditions in the Study of Religion in Africa
Author | : Ezra Chitando |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2016-04-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781317184201 |
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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 |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Africa |
ISBN | : IND:30000088061761 |
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The Gods of Africa Or the Gods of the Bible
Author | : Lenard Nyirongo |
Publsiher | : Potchefstroomse Universiteit Vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 1997-01-01 |
Genre | : Africa |
ISBN | : 1868222934 |
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Engaging Religions and Worldviews in Africa
Author | : Yusufu Turaki |
Publsiher | : Langham Publishing |
Total Pages | : 547 |
Release | : 2020-04-30 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781783688418 |
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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.