The challenge of authenticity : African culture and faith commitment / by Jacob Kofi Hevi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hevi, Jacob Kofi, 1946-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity--Africa.

Christianity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Adonis & Abbey, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Authenticity - the external self in conformity with the inner self, to be sincere to oneself, is a state of genteel well being, and therefore of true happiness. It is the state of being whole, and in a sense, of experiencing holiness. It is the ideal of being a Christian in any cultural context, a challenge to all Christians everywhere. The response to the Word of God demands the readiness to be at its service. But this service is not simply allowing oneself to be an instrument, but also of actively being the agent, putting the word into action in the world. This means creatively activating the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Word, within the culture, in the World, in individuals and in peoples at any time and place. It means the challenge to break through the limiting structures of body and mind in order to get to people's hearts, whatever may be their stations in life.

Contents:

""Other Books by Adonis & Abbey include:""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Reflection I The Call as Challenge of Authenticity""; ""Reflection II Society Today as Challenge of Authenticity""; ""Reflection III The Church Today as Challenge of Authenticity""; ""Reflection IV Vocational Response as Challenge of Authenticity""; ""Reflection V Pastoral Vocation as Challenge of Authenticity""; ""Reflection VI Meaning of Prayer as Challenge of Authenticity""; ""Reflection VII Praying as Challenge Of Authenticity""; ""Reflection VIII Faith as Challenge Of Authenticity""

""Reflection IX Hope as Challenge of Authenticity""""Reflection X Celibate Love as Challenge of Authenticity""; ""Reflection XI Fruits of Love as Challenge Of Authenticity""; ""Suggested Further Reading""; ""Other Books by Adonis & Abbey include:""; ""Ordering this Book""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-234) and index.

ISBN:

1-912234-33-5

OCLC:

811407954