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Feasting with Demons or with Christ?: An African Spiritual Reading of Ritual Meals in 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1 and 11:17-34 - Couverture souple

Chambo, Samantha

 
9781839739521: Feasting with Demons or with Christ?: An African Spiritual Reading of Ritual Meals in 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1 and 11:17-34
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ISBN 10 : 1839739525 ISBN 13 : 9781839739521
Editeur : Langham Academic, 2025

Synopsis

The tradition of African ritual meals is an interesting topic of discussion in the fields of religious studies and cultural anthropology. In light of Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians, could these practices for honouring ancestors be perceived as idolatrous? Expanding on this comparison, Dr. Samantha Chambo expertly investigates the transformative power of rituals, examining the capacity of the Lord's Supper to impact our relationships with God and others.

Weaving together African spirituality, ritual practices, and Pauline theology, Dr. Chambo offers a unique and culturally informed perspective through the lens of Victor Turner's ritual theory of liminality and communitas. Practical applications to ecclesiastical issues come together with an indigenous spiritual perspective to fulfil the need for a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of African ritual meals and Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 8-11. This fresh and innovative work is an essential read for scholars, theologians, and individuals interested in the dynamic interplay of cultural practices and religious teachings.

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À propos de l'auteur

SAMANTHA CHAMBO has a PhD in biblical studies from the University of Manchester, UK, and presently serves as the USA/Canada regional education coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene. Ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene, she has previously worked as a local pastor and lectured at theological education institutions in Mozambique and South Africa.

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Éditeur
Langham Academic
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1839739525
ISBN 13 
9781839739521
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
254
Coordonnées du fabricant
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