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21 produkter
21 produkter
Del 1 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Nigerian-Vatican Diplomatic Relations
Evangelisation and Catholic Missionary Enterprise 1884-1950
Inbunden, Engelska, 2013
799 kr
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Historical memory is the perception of order in what has been done and said. Such a memory creates awareness and consciousness, both individually and socially. Together it generates discernment and wisdom for the future, for the «res gerendae». This work is a documentation of the beginnings of the Church in Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. It tries to bring the two coordinates of the Church’s presence in Africa together: the past and the future. The former seems to point to, and almost map out, the latter. Writing and reconstructing the history of missionary enterprise and the development of the Nigerian Church, various political, religious and economic groups and concepts have to be taken into account: Missionary and religious groups, the Vatican, the colonial powers and traditional leadership, slave trade and its emancipation, Protestantism, the First and Second World Wars, African traditional religion(s), Inculturation, the Nigerian People, catechists and, most importantly, African culture.«Blaise Okachibe Okpanachi examines the process of Christianisation in Nigeria from its beginnings in 1884 until 1950. He depicts the developments, not only from the Roman Catholic point of view but fills in the background with information about the Protestant missionaries and the spread of Islam in Africa. The work is aptly illustrated with quotations from letters from contemporary witnesses which Mr. Okpanachi collected in various archives throughout Europe.»(Cynthia Schroll)
Del 3 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Trilogy of Parables in Mt 21:28-22:14
From a Matthean Perspective
Inbunden, Engelska, 2013
870 kr
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The parables of Jesus have undergone different transmutations in the long history of their transmission. The events surrounding his death and resurrection as well as the new situations his followers were confronted with after these events led to the parables of Jesus being given new accentuations according to the needs of the reflecting community. This is evident in Matthew’s treatment of the parable trilogy of Mt 21:28-22:14. This work shows how Matthew has used the dominical parables and sayings found in his tradition to serve the needs of his community, especially in its struggles with the official Jewish leaders of his time. Through these parables, which he presented as a three-pronged attack against the Jewish leaders, Matthew shows his community as the true Israel, called to produce the fruits of righteousness. In this regard, the Jewish leaders stand for the members of Matthew’s community lacking in the actions that define belongingness to the chosen people. This group has no part in the eschatological banquet.
Del 2 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Developing a Viable Strategy of Solving the Problems of Poverty in the Light of Human Rights
A Case Study of Igboland in Nigeria
Inbunden, Engelska, 2013
817 kr
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Poverty is a multi-dimensional concept which is complex in its origin as well as in its manifestations. Oppression and denial of Human Rights can contribute to poverty. However, this oppression and exploitation of the poor is not to be understood simplistically but as a systemic injustice rooted within the context of well organized socio-political and cultural structures of oppression. This study is a concerted effort to identify, articulate and highlight the existence, the causes and effects of poverty in Nigeria, particularly in Igboland, where Human Rights infringements have contributed to poverty. It also aims at alerting the respective governments to their administrative inadequacies that are contrary to social ethics and have given rise to poverty. It concludes by discussing viable strategies of alleviating poverty in Igboland.
Del 6 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Formal Education: A Catalyst to Nation Building
A Case Study of Nigeria
Inbunden, Engelska, 2014
729 kr
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The smallest and most remote villages in the developing countries are affected by the rapid and seemingly irresistible trend towards globalization. The limitless availability of information however necessitates education to stand out as the key factor for human and national development. But which conditions must be met by societies for education systems to perform this function effectively? Which benefits in turn must education systems provide to ensure social cohesion? These general considerations are exemplified by an analysis of the social situation of Nigeria, where one third of the whole population did not receive an education and thus cannot participate in the opportunities of modern social structures. As an advocate of the social values of freedom, dignity and charity the church stated clearly that education belongs to the inalienable human rights. The study argues that only a holistic development of each and every citizen of Nigeria will lead to the development of Nigeria as a nation. It portrays the areas where lack of formal education has slowed down the implementation and acceptance of modern techniques and as a result has hampered development. It critically analyses the Nigerian educational system and concludes by suggesting strategies towards national development.
Del 5 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Ecclesiological Exploration of the Four Marks of the Church
An Eccumenical Option for the Church in Nigeria
Inbunden, Engelska, 2014
1 205 kr
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The vibrancy of faith and the fast growth of different churches in Nigeria seem to obscure the reality of some precarious historical challenges that call for crucial and genuine ecclesiological inquiry. The Nigerian Church’s unique history loaded with various facets of indoctrination and the peculiarities of her constituents demands an urgent ecclesial and theological attention. Following an exploratory, analytical, critical and historical methodology, this book finds Francis Alfred Sullivan’s explication of the intricate nuances of the Four Marks of the Church as a fitting ecumenical model for the Nigerian ecclesial situation. It delves into this model and presents the findings through a catechetical prism as an alternative for effective and sustainable de-indoctrination. The author also finds dialogue as a probable effective tool for de-indoctrination, but also acknowledges that legitimate ecclesiological dialogue does not rule out difficulties in the process. He therefore argues that the consciousness of the ecumenical worth of the Four Marks of the Church as well as faithfulness to the principles of dialogue will lead to the resolution of much of these differences.
Del 8 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Living the Future in Dialogue
Towards a New Integral and Transformative Model of Religious Education for Nigeria in the 21 st Century
Inbunden, Engelska, 2015
1 240 kr
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This book challenges the faith-oriented conversion that encourages an exclusivist and monological approach to religious education in schools. «Living the Future in Dialogue» develops a new pedagogical paradigm for Nigeria: the «Integral and Transformative Model». Using a systematic approach, the book discusses the Christian tradition in light of the existence of other religions and worldviews. Religious education must encourage pupils to develop their own religious identities and respond to plurality to become members of a multicultural and multi-religious society. It is presented as an enrichment of a human being in relation to the self, world and God and the community as the locus where the human person is taught to develop the language of love, trust and hope.
Del 9 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Social Conflicts and Violence among Christian Churches and Denominations in Igboland
Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
873 kr
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This book is about the dangers of religious intolerance, conflict and violence oriented strategies in our contemporary society. It exposes the evangelical strategies of Christian Churches and Denominations in the Nigerian society. The process of the enthronement of ‘prosperity theology’ has led to manipulation of individuals and events through demonization, deliverance, organized healings and miracles. This type of Christianity destroys religious values and exposes the society to the danger of materialism. Christian Churches should be advocates of empowerment, freedom and dignity instead of victimization of its members. This study argues that authentic Christian witnessing can only be achieved through holistic and proper integration of its teachings into socio-cultural values of its local setting. It insists that religion should enhance good core values and not destroy it. It critically analyses the elemental causes of conflict and violence in Igboland and concludes by making recommendations towards a peaceful society.
Del 11 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Dialogues and Conflicts among Religious People
Addressing the Relevance of Interreligious Dialogue to the Common Public
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
1 119 kr
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Dialogues and conflicts have become related topics. With all the resources, academic, financial and religious, interreligious dialogue is yet to achieve the expectations of peace among religious people. Searching through the works of many thinkers, from Plato, Rousseau, Buber and Bohm through de Chardin, von Balthasar, Rahner and Daniélou to Tracy, Jeanrond and Moyaert, this study discovers the missing link between interreligious dialogues and its practicability in the public, and proffers solutions.
Del 13 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Women’s Emancipation in Africa – Reality or Illusion?
A Case Study of Mbarara, Western Uganda
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
768 kr
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Women’s emancipation in Uganda is one of the most successful ventures an African country has ever undertaken. The reality of its success, however, remains a challenge in a society with a long-held structure of patriarchy and institutional, cultural beliefs.After a critical analysis, the study challenges policy makers to ensure an environment free from all forms of violence and oppression against women – be it physical, economic, social, religious or psychological – and to empower them through education, ensure their financial independence and enhance their psychophysical stability. The study gives credit to women of all ages and indeed all walks of life who have effectively turned their sufferings into joy. It critically analyses the institutional mechanisms and concludes suggesting concrete measures and strategies towards gender mainstreaming.
Del 12 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Shame in the Individual Lament Psalms and African Spirituality
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
768 kr
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The book explores how the rhetorical function of «bôš» («shame») and its cognates within twelve Individual Lament Psalms (ILP) reflect persuasive responses aimed at enhancing the relational spirituality of the psalmist. It argues that the Hebrew terminology of «bôš» is used as a response to enhance a spirituality of relatedness. The author argues that the plea for positive shame is to enhance positive spirituality that leads to changes of attitude, repentance, faithfulness, self-knowledge, and wholeness. Negative shame influences negative spirituality that leads to destruction and unworthiness. The volume reflects African Christian spirituality elucidating the psalmist’s perception of positive shame.
Del 14 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
How Is Jesus Christ Lord?
Reading Kwame Bediako from a Postcolonial and Intercontextual Perspective
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
1 380 kr
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The centre of gravity of World Christianity has moved to the South. The numerical growth of African Christians however does not manifest itself in academic theology. Kwame Bediako (1945–2008) is a voice from Ghana that claims a space for African contributions in theology. His quest for identity, his analysis of mission, culture and language, and his critique of a ‹Western value setting› raise issues that are relevant beyond his own context. His statement that Africa is a ‹laboratory› for World Christianity challenges theological debates. His Christological approach is the key to critical engagement with church and society. The book analyses Bediako’s work from a postcolonial and intercontextual perspective. His contribution marks an unfinished agenda in African-European encounters.
Del 17 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Prophecy of Hananiah in Jeremiah 28: A Study among Christians in Abuja, Nigeria
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
530 kr
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The prophecy of Hananiah in Jeremiah 28, presents a typical example of the phenomenon of misleading prophecies that existed in Judah during the politically unstable period leading to the exile of 586 B.C. A similar situation as the one that existed in the days of Hananiah, exists among Christians in the contemporary society of Abuja, Nigeria. Hence, the study investigates how the text of Jeremiah 28 can help amend the attitude of Christians in Abuja towards prophecy. The author employs the historical critical method of exegesis in the study of the text of Jeremiah 28. Then he uses the social survey method in fieldwork to collate data from Christians in Abuja. The study demonstrates that the phenomenon of misleading prophecy among Christians in Abuja is a deliberate action on the part of some Christian Ministers in Abuja who prey on the susceptibility of some Christians in Abuja due to their materialist-oriented Christianity. Consequently, the study recommends that Christians should shun the attitude of constituting certain Christian Ministers into demigods thereby shackling themselves to every whim of such Christian Ministers and making themselves susceptible to misleading prophecies from such Christian Ministers whenever they occur.
Del 15 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Solemn Communion
A Critical Examination of the Current Practices Surrounding the Completion of Christian Initiation in Masaka Diocese (Uganda, East Africa)
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
949 kr
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This study examines how the process of Christian initiation is catechetically and pastorally practised currently in the Catholic Diocese of Masaka, Uganda. It integrates the author’s pastoral experience in the Diocese with relevant literature in order to examine Solemn Communion. It argues that the catechetical course known as Mugigi, which the missionary White Fathers mostly originally hailing from France introduced into the area of present-day Masaka Diocese circa 1906 and became correlated with the reception of Solemn Communion, would benefit from the indigenous education in the Buganda kingdom, not to mention the Bugandan traditional religious worldview. It concludes that such cultural elements would not only profit the inculturation process but would also inform the concept of Christian initiation.
Del 16 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Réconciliation Comme Volonté de Vie
Une Proposition Socio-Anthropologique Et Éthique Pour La Reconstruction Du Vivre Ensemble En République Démocratique Du Congo
Inbunden, Franska, 2019
743 kr
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Del 18 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Église catholique et crise socio-politique en RD Congo
Analyse discursive de la parole épiscopale catholique sur la paix
Inbunden, Franska, 2019
926 kr
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Del 19 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Droit À La Rémunération Juste Et À La Protection Sociale Du Clergé Diocésain
Étude Historico-Canonique Du Can. 281, §§ 1-2. Dans La Perspective de la Prise En Charge de l'Église Particulière Par Elle-Même En République Démocratique Du Congo
Inbunden, Franska, 2020
1 043 kr
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Del 21 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Celebration of the Word of God
A Liturgical Enquiry
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
627 kr
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This book focuses on the clarion call by Pope Francis and the Second Vatican Council for an elaborate celebration of the Word. It is predicated on the dearth of the Word of God in liturgical assemblies and rituals. Basing its theological and liturgical framework upon the text of Sacrosanctum Concilium (SC) no. 35, the study sets out with the aim to argue for a rediscovery of the power of the Word of God. The work employed library research method, social survey method, and liturgical exegesis. The book equally addresses some challenges and the theme of liturgical inculturation in the announcement of the oracular word in African Traditional Religion (ATR). Some practical recommendations were made to be viable indicators for a necessary liturgical aggiornamento needed in the 21st century Church in Africa and beyond.
Del 22 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
oracle of deliverance for Ebed-Melech, the cushite
An exegetical-theological study of Jer 38,1-13 and 39,15-18
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
804 kr
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This book examines the oracle of deliverance that Yhwh communicated to Ebed-melech, the Cushite (Jer 39,15-18). In order to comprehend this analeptically presented promise, however, the research also scrutinizes two other related events in Jeremiah’s mission in the context of Jer 37–39: i) the unpleasant incident in which the Jerusalem officials maliciously threw the Lord’s messenger into the muddy cistern (Jer 38,1–6) and ii) Ebed-melech’s benevolent intervention to rescue the prophet from the water reservoir (Jer 38,7-13). In this monograph, the author uses the historical-critical method and rhetorical & narrative analyses.
Del 20 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Participative Structures in the AMECEA
Five Selected Participative Structures in the AMECEA: The Diocesan Synod, the Diocesan Finance Council, the Presbyteral Council, the College of Consultors, and the Diocesan Pastoral Council
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
562 kr
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This book analyses selected participative structures (Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Finance Council, Presbyteral Council, College of Consultors, and Diocesan Pastoral Council) in selected particular Churches in the AMECEA region and proposes some concrete means through which active participation of the Christian faithful may be fostered in the participative structures of these Churches.
Del 23 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
New Trends of Fundraising in Christian Worship
The Nigerian Pastoral Experience
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
552 kr
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The last two decades have witnessed unprecedented trends of fundraising at the Eucharistic liturgy. Accordingly, this book, titled New Trends of Fundraising in Christian Worship: The Nigerian Pastoral Experience, discusses the modern means of raising money and generating income at Christian worship by offering insightful liturgical analyses on the subject matter. It attempts to evaluate the true position of fundraising activities, as part of thanksgiving offerings, during celebrations, by drawing illuminations from the sacred scriptures, from the Church’s tradition and her teachings, and from the Igbo-Nigerian Traditional Religion. Advocating the urgency to curb the excesses of prevalent abuses in the liturgy, this book is timely as it serves to educate, enlighten, and re-orientate Catholics and others on the biblical and liturgical principles of fundraising for the Church’s missionary enterprise.
Del 24 - African Theological Studies / Etudes Théologiques Africaines
Mission, Migration, and Integration
Perspectives on African Pentecostals Response to African Refugees in a European Context
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
489 kr
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This book examines the responses of African Pentecostal Churches in a European context to the plight of African refugees and asylum seekers. It reveals the pressing needs of African refugees and asylum seekers including language skills, basic legal orientation, emotional therapy, accommodation, employment and prayer support. It also draws attention to the lack of proactivity and compassion in the response of African Pentecostal Churches in Europe to the refugee crisis, despite the many helpful ways in which they support these refugees and asylum seekers. The author’s analysis points out that this lack of proactivity and compassion has led to many creative survival tactics that African refugees and asylum seekers use in Europe. The data collected facilitates a fruitful, insightful and practical academic discussion on contemporary issues in mission, migration, and integration, lending support to constructive mission praxis within African Pentecostal Christianity. Missiologists and non-missiologists will learn from the book the critical themes of Pentecostalism and contextualization, Pentecostalism and transformation, mission and migration, identity as a tool for mission and integration, religious response to social challenges and effect of volunteerism on mission.