Год выпуска: 2012 Автор: Claudia Nolte-Schamm Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 400 ISBN: 9783848442003
Описание
This study seeks to compare paradigms of reconciliation in African tradition (including African indigenous religion and culture) and Christianity, in order to enhance the reconciliation process in South Africa. The aim is to enable and promote dialogue between African tradition and Christian tradition, with special reference to the reconciliation paradigms they offer. In order to accomplish this, the first step taken is to establish what African tradition has to offer in terms of reconciliation resources. The next step is to establish what the Christian faith tradition has to offer in terms of reconciliation paradigms. After having elaborated on certain reconciliation paradigms lodged in both African tradition and Christianity, the next step is to explore ways in which these paradigms interact. This study seeks to highlight points of agreement and connection between the paradigms of reconciliation provided by African tradition and Christian tradition. Moreover, it seeks to...