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