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Title:Towards an African methodology for Biblical research
Author:Manus, Chris U.
Year:2002
Periodical:Orita: Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies
Volume:34
Issue:1-2
Pages:49-67
Language:English
Geographic term:Africa
Subjects:Bible
Christian theology
Abstract:It has become both theologically legitimate and contextually urgent to do Biblical Studies in Africa with African resources. The search for a viable African methodology calls for a retrieval of indigenous African narratives, folk tales and poetry for reconstructing Biblical theology in the context of African cultures. In 'folklorizing' Biblical stories, the African exegete will be able to reveal the meaning of Biblical texts for Africans. The author demonstrates his method through a reading of Paul's exhortation in Galatians 6:1-6 in conjunction with an Ife royal legend from the Yoruba of southwest Nigeria. Ref. [ASC Leiden abstract]