Beschreibung
The work presents Abrahamic monotheistic religions and the belief of the traditional religions in Africa, especially in Igboland. Religions have come and gone and many are still in existence and they are religiously or socially formed. The faiths of Judaism, Christianity and Islam have their complementary religious conviction with Igbo religion.
Autorenportrait
Aloysius Eberechukwu Ndiukwu hails from Urualla (Nigeria) and is a Catholic Priest of the diocese of Orlu (Nigeria). He studied philosophy and theology in Rome and Nigeria. He also researched at the University of Würzburg (Germany) specializing in fundamental theology.
Inhalt
Contents: Religion – Myth – Faith – Belief – Tradition – Monotheism – Judaism – Torah – Covenant – Christ – Christianity – Trinity – Bible – Mohammad – Islam – Qur’an – Salat – Nigeria – Igbo – Chukwu – Ala – Chi – Ancestors – Priesthood – Priest – Worship – Sacrifice – Prayer – Kola Nut – Dibia – Diviner – Community – Solidarity – Family – Elders – Title taking – Proverbs – Hospitality – Life – Death – Christian Identity – Religious Concept – Abrahamic Monotheistic Religions and their Beliefs – African Traditional Religions and Igbo Objects of Worship – Religious Functionaries in African Traditional Religions – Ethical Social and Religious Values in Africa – Critical Appraisal in the Light of Christian Faith.