The Spirit with Us : Towards a Contextual African Pneumatology and Theological Anthropology / Clifford Owusu-Gyamfi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Owusu-Gyamfi, Clifford, author.

Series:

Afrikanische Theologie / African Theology / Théologie Africaine Series

Afrikanische Theologie / African Theology / Théologie Africaine Series ; Volume 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Akan (African people)--Religion.

Akan (African people).

Holy Spirit.

Theological anthropology.

Theology, Doctrinal--Africa, West.

Theology, Doctrinal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (214 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Zürich, Switzerland : LIT Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, [2023]

Summary:

This book by Clifford Owusu-Gyamfi explores the development of a contextual African pneumatology and theological anthropology. It delves into African spiritual phenomena with a focus on Akan concepts and Christian perspectives. The author examines the integration of African spirituality, such as the concepts of Sunsum and Honhom, within Christian theology to offer a nuanced understanding of the Holy Spirit's role in African contexts. The book also addresses the broader implications of African theology, inculturation, and liberation theology in the continent's religious landscape. Aimed at scholars, theologians, and students interested in African spirituality and Christian theology, the work provides a comprehensive examination of the intersection between traditional African beliefs and Christian doctrines. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Table of Contents

1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION

2. INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN THEOLOGY

3. SUNSUM PNEUMATOLOGY

4. IN SEARCH OF A CONTEXTUAL AKAN CHRISTIAN PNEUMATOLOGY

5. HONHOM KRONKRON: A PNEUMATOLOGICAL PROPOSAL

6. GENERAL CONCLUSION

7. WHO AM I?

8. ASPECTS OF AKAN ANTHROPOLOGY

9. ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD

10. GENERAL CONCLUSION Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9783643853356

3643853351

OCLC:

1433203194