Rediscovering the Value of Initiation Rites: The African Perspective

This article addresses initiation rites that emphasize death and rebirth. The death-resurrection value of African initiation rites shows that in order for the candidate to "live," the old self must "die." This is in consonance with Christian theology (John 12:24). The findings of...

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Main Author: Anagwo, Emmanuel Chinedu (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Common Ground Publishing 2016
In: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
Year: 2016, Volume: 6, Issue: 4, Pages: 57-69
Further subjects:B Inculturation
B Evangelization
B Rediscover
B Initiation Rites
B Values
B Liturgy
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