Toward an African-Christian Demonology: The Demonologies of African Traditional Religion, African Christianity, and Early Christianity in Dialogue

Moscicke, Hans

doi:10.7832/45-2-162

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2017

DOI: 10.7832/45-2-162

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Toward an African-Christian Demonology: The Demonologies of African Traditional Religion, African Christianity, and Early Christianity in Dialogue

Hans Moscicke

Abstract: Christian interactions with the spirit world of African traditional religion (ATR) remain problematic because Christian missionaries have not adequately come to terms with the spiritual realm of ATR and the supernatural worldview of the Bible. In this article I propose a way beyond this impasse. I overview the cosmology and spirit world of ATR and African Christianity's variegated responses to these traditional beliefs. Having critiqued these responses, I survey the supernatural worldview of Scripture and its … Show more

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The semper reformanda principle under scrutiny in an African context in relation to inculturation

Duncan

2018

Verbum Eccles.

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The semper reformanda [always reforming] principle has been poorly promoted by all traditions since it was conceptualised following the 16th-century Reformation. A significant problem caused by the missionary movement was the imposition of a Western-style approach to theology, liturgy and polity with little regard for the cultures that were being invaded and diminished. This article examines the hermeneutical problem in the African context, as well as the concept of and practice of inculturation, and proposes a way forward on the basis of faithfulness to the semper reformanda principle.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article is interdisciplinary in the sense that it transcends the theological disciplines of Church History, Church Polity, Dogmatics, Practical Theology, African Theology and Missiology. The topic indicates the relevance of an interdisciplinary approach in order to produce an inclusive, integrated and well-rounded approach within the broad field of hermeneutics.

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The semper reformanda principle under scrutiny in an African context in relation to inculturation

Duncan

2018

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The Church and Cosmic Powers through the Ages

Resane

2024

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Church history demonstrates that the Church has always encountered cosmic powers. It is an appeal to church historians to consider cosmic powers as the reality to be dealt with. Through a literature review study, this paper gives some historical knowledge of the activities of cosmic powers from the Old Testament through the New Testament into the church history. The objectives are to point out that demons and their activities are part of church history; and that the current church and world at large still confront these demonic activities in diverse ways. The picture of human misery is elaborated upon and left open to interpretation as different disciplines scrutinise these miseries differently, but theologically as church history has demonstrated over centuries, they are the cosmic powers at work, manifesting as powers that promote injustice, coldness of heart, fear, and despising and abusing God’s creation. These human miseries are the reason for the call to church to seriously study the subject of cosmic powers (demonology). Historical studies show that all Christian churches, especially Pentecostal and Charismatic operations seem to be in touch with the cosmic powers reality and endeavours are made to deal with them just as is the case in all mainline churches. Conclusion is an appeal to church historians to note that demons should not be treated as an absurdity and that the religion should not conclude that God is dead, or irrelevant.

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Toward an African-Christian Demonology: The Demonologies of African Traditional Religion, African Christianity, and Early Christianity in Dialogue

Cited by 2 publications

References 9 publications

The semper reformanda principle under scrutiny in an African context in relation to inculturation

The semper reformanda principle under scrutiny in an African context in relation to inculturation

The Church and Cosmic Powers through the Ages

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