Jesus as Ancestor? Evaluating John Mbiti’s Christology
Developing the influential work of John Mbiti, African theologians have argued for an ancestor Christology. Helpful? Yes and no.
Can the Ancestors Take Away My Pain and Suffering?
What is the root cause behind disease and disability? Who do you turn to in suffering? Are the ancestors and Sangomas able to help? Or do they enslave us?
Do All Africans Become Ancestors? Examining Hope In ATR
The greatest hope in most ATRs is to become an ancestor, thus entering God’s house at death. But this is restricted to the aged, who led exemplary lives.
Is It Better To Face Death With Christ Or The Ancestors?
In most traditional African beliefs, ancestors mediate for the living. But what hope do the ancestors hold for us in death? How does that compare to Christ?
From Many Mediators to One: Jesus Is Enough
We all feel the need for a mediator between ourselves and God: priests, angels, or ancestors. Being both God and man, there’s no better mediator than Jesus.
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