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The worship of God in African traditional religion : a Nigerian perspective
Bibliography: pages 89-92.
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| author | Kenan, John Sarauta |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/17492 The worship of God in African traditional religion : a Nigerian perspective Kenan, John Sarauta Kwenda, Chirevo Religious Studies Africa - Religion Nigeria - Religion Worship God - Worship and love Bibliography: pages 89-92. To date numerous works in the African traditional religion have appeared In this devoted to the description of field many have been particular religion phenomena, while some have attempted to refute the beliefs and practices of the religion. But examining the effort of various investigators who have grappled with this task, one has the impression that they may have overlooked something. This something is bringing together the beliefs and practices of African traditional religion to form the worships in other world religions. It can be said the worship of God in Africa traditional religion is the very soul of African religion. This study attempts and examines what some scholars have written about African traditional religion, its beliefs and practices, and brought it together to form what may be called the worship of God in the religion. In constructing the purpose of this study, many writers have been used. Here the writer would like to mention some scholars by name, because much of their material have been constantly used. Such scholars as John S. Mbiti, Geoffrey Parrinder and Emmanuel, Bolaji Idowu. These writers recorded careful observation of African traditional religion, its beliefs and practices. This provides useful insights into the worship of God in the religion. In achieving the study, the problem of ancestor-worship has been discussed, although a final conclusion has not been reached, because it is an ongoing debate. The practices and believes have been discussed as the starting point of the worship in religion. The study observed particular practices which constitute the worship. These includes: sacrifice, offering, prayer and the religious leaders who performed the worship. To make what constitutes the worship complete, the spiritual aspect of it has also been discussed. At the end of the study, some suggestions and recommendations have been made so as to stimulate and motivate the African students undertaking the studies of African traditional religion. It is also a challenge to the students who are studying African theology. 2016-03-04T16:48:37Z 2016-03-04T16:48:37Z 1997 Master Thesis Masters MA http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17492 eng application/pdf Department of Religious Studies Faculty of Humanities University of Cape Town |
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| title | The worship of God in African traditional religion : a Nigerian perspective |
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