The Catholic voice in Ghana : speaking the spirit of Vatican II, 1966-1972 / edited by Baba G. Jallow.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Jallow, Baba Galleh, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Catholic Church--20th century.
• Catholic Church.
• Vatican Council--(2nd : 1962-1965 : Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano).
• Vatican Council.

Physical Description:

207 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Legon-Accra, Ghana : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2015.

Summary:

Ahiagble Bob Dennis states in the afterword of this book that "all kente weavers. Ashanti or Ewe, should join hands and promote quality kente weaving and its accessories all over the world...in order to maintain and develop further this authentic cultural gift for the world's pleasure." This colorful, beautifully crafted and illustrated book is a fine achievement of this endeavor. It tells the story of Ewe kente: how the cloth is produced by families of traditional weavers in the towns and villages of the southern Volta region; how it is worn on special occasions by the man and women of Ghana; and what the different designs, patterns, and colors mean and symbolize.

Contents:

• 1. Interaction between hierarchy, clergy and laity / Peter A. Sarpong
• 2. The church in Africa five years after Vatican II / Rene Dionne, W. F.
• 3. Spotlight on the church today / J. Brookman-Amissah
• 4. Interview with Archbishop J. K. Amissah of Cape Coast / Martin Peters
• 5. Laymen and the Ghana Church / Martin Peters
• 6. The 1971 Synod of Bishops / Peter A. Sarpong
• 7. The future of the church in Africa / D.I.A
• 8. The Akan concept of the supreme being / Matthias Nketsiah
• 9. Rubbing Shoulders with the "fetish" / Paul Osei Nyame
• 10. The wisdom of the blind master / Kenan Habetler
• 11. Visit to a Malam / James P. Dretke
• 12. The Christian responsibility: the task of developing Ghana / A.M. Asamoah
• 13. The task of the Young Christian Workers after Vatican II / Dominic Andoh
• 14. The roots of Democracy / T. Tryers, W. F.
• 15. The role of the press in the church / J. Brookman-Amissah
• 16. Abortion to be legalized? / Carlton Ashun
• 17. Workers' rights highlighted / Joseph A. Essuah
• 18. Justice and peace in our world / Charles Erb, S.V.D
• 19. The role of the church in promoting national welfare / Peter A. Sarpong
• 20. The church in national development / J. Brookman-Amissah
• 21. The home, the child and the school / Peter A. Sarpong
• 22. Comments on the proposed system of education for Ghana / J.K. Amissah
• 23. Educational reform in Ghana / Wynnand Amewowo
• 24. The case for sex education / J.B. Yegbe
• 25. Sacramental initiation of children / Wynnand Amewowo
• 26. The teacher in society / Peter A. Sarpong
• 27. Mills- Odoi and the take-over of schools / J.A. Yawson
• 28. Theological education of the laity / Wynnand Amewowo
• 29. A woman in the pulpit / Claudette Marquet
• 30. The position of Catholic women: interview with Mary Hinson / Mary Hinson
• 31. Marriage / J.C. Hagan
• 32. Akan customary marriage / Luke Antwi Boatiako
• 33. Ewe customary marriage / Justine K. Adjaglo
• 34. "Lead my sheep": the pastoral problem of Ghana / J. Beckers
• 35. A promising move of the National Pastoral Centre / S.J. Kuppens, W. F.
• 36. The church in modern society / Rev. T. Tryers
• 37. Suppose Christ came to Ghana / Paul Osei Nyame.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

• 9789988550714
• 9988550715

OCLC:

936633351