In Dialogue With African Traditional Religion
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Although there is some debate, Francis Oborji in this article argues that one should speak of African Traditional Religion (ATR) in the singular. He then reflects on five "essential aspects" of ATR--God and the human being, good and evil, sacrifice, ancestorship, and the afterlife and final end of human beings. After discussing several problems connected with a Christian approach to ATR, the author makes a positive evaluation of the practice of traditional religion as a supernatural reality that is a true preparation for a full understanding of God's grace in Jesus Christ.
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In Dialogue With African Traditional Religion
In: Mission StudiesSearch for other papers by Francis Anekwe Oborji in
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Abstract
Although there is some debate, Francis Oborji in this article argues that one should speak of African Traditional Religion (ATR) in the singular. He then reflects on five "essential aspects" of ATR--God and the human being, good and evil, sacrifice, ancestorship, and the afterlife and final end of human beings. After discussing several problems connected with a Christian approach to ATR, the author makes a positive evaluation of the practice of traditional religion as a supernatural reality that is a true preparation for a full understanding of God's grace in Jesus Christ.
| All Time | Past 365 days | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 627 | 58 | 8 |
| Full Text Views | 172 | 2 | 1 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 68 | 4 | 3 |