Interacting With Scriptures In Africa

Title: Interacting With Scriptures In Africa

Authors:
Jean-Claude Loba-Mkole
Ernst R. Wendland

ISBN: 9966-888-53-5

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PART ONE: BIBLE AND SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
1. African Bbiblical Hermeneutics And Bible Translation - Gerald O. West
      · Introduction
      · Methodological Impulses in African Biblical Hermeneutics
      · Ordinary African 'Readers' of the Bible
      · African Biblical Translation
      · The Case of 1&2 Samuel in South Africa in Three Movements
      · Conclusion

2. Translating And Christianizing African Deities: Okot p'Bitek's Challenge - Aloo Osotsi Mojola
      · Introduction
      · Achievement of Okot p'Bitek's Two Songs Song of Lawino
      · Hellenization/Christianization of African gods
      · 'Must God Remain Greek? Afro-Cultures and God-Talk'
      · Conclusion

3. Quest For Theological Lexicons In African Languages - Josee Ngalula Tshianda
      · Introduction
      · "Semantic Misunderstanding" in a Missionary Context
      · Constitution of Christian Theological Lexicons
      · The Alleged Poverty of Some Languages
      · The Alleged Hierarchy of Languages in Christianity
      · Conclusion

PART TWO: STUDY BIBLE NOTES FOR PASTORAL USE
4. Notes On Holy Spirit For A Kikongo Study Bible - Jean-Claude Loba-Mkole
      · Introduction
      · Meaning of the Term Spirit
      · Spirit of God in Judeo-Christian Traditions
      · Kimbanguist Church and the Holy Spirit
      · Practical Notes for Dialogue on the Holy Spirit
      · Conclusion

5. Notes On A Lyricized Version Of The Lord's Prayer In Chichewa 81 - Ernst R. Wendland
      · Introduction
      · Stylistic features of Chewa ndakatulo poems
      · Translating the Lord's Prayer into Chichewa
      · Analysis of Translations: Four Texts Compared
      · The Lord's Prayer-Lyricized in Chichewa
      · Reflections on functional issues
      · Conclusion

6. Developing Akan Study Bible Material On 1 Corinthians 11.2-16 - John David Kwamena Ekem
      · Introduction
      · Exegetical discussion of 1 Corinthians 11: 2-16
      · Implications for the preparation of study bibles in the Akan (Ghanaian) context
      · Conclusion and Recommendations
      · Questions for study and discussion

PART THREE: SCRIPTURES IN MULTIMEDIA CULTURAL CONTEXTS
7. Producing A Scripture Audio-Cassette For Teens In Yaounde - Dieudonne P. Aroga Bessong
      · Introduction
      · Materials and method
      · Historical and religious context
      · Details of the research context
      · The texts chosen
      · General Exegetical Considerations
      · Exegetical specifics and audience understanding
      · Conclusion

8. The Ggospel And The Media In Kinshasa - Ferdinand Banga Jalum'weci

      · Introduction
      · The massive contact of Kinshasa People with the Biblical Texts
      · Christian Churches of Kinshasa and the Increased Thirst of the Gospel
      · Conclusion

9. Communicating Scriptures Through African Performing Arts - Kathleen Jenabu Noss

      · Introduction
      · History of artists communicating messages to audiences
      · Communication through the arts
      · Representing biblical texts through the arts
      · Case studies
      · Conclusion

10. Non-Print Media And The Role Of Translation Consultants In Africa - Lynell Zogbo

      · Introduction: the common goal
      · The TC's role in UBS media productions
      · Final words

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