Day: August 29, 2022
AFRICAN MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES
(i) The meaning of life and its wholeness in the traditional African society In TAS, God is the source of life. Life is a rhythm which recycles itself. There are several dimensions of life i.e. Physical dimensions. Social dimension. Spiritual dimension. Environmental dimension. Physical dimension of life refers to the material state of human beings. […]
Read MoreSelected Aspects in African Religious Heritage: African Concept of God, Spirits and Ancestors
African concept of God, Spirits and Ancestors a) God All African communities believe in a supreme being who is the origin and sustainer of all things. He is the creator of the universe and all that it contains. All Africans agree that nobody has ever seen God. Attributes of God as understood by African people […]
Read MoreLoyalty to God: Elijah
Elijah means “Yahweh is my God” Factors that led to spread of idolatry in Israel Introduction: Idolatry refers to worship of idols. An idol is an image representing a god usually made using materials such as bronze, stone or hard wood. The images of these gods would be kept in the places of worship where […]
Read MoreLEADERSHIP IN ISRAEL: DAVID AND SOLOMON
Background to Kingship in Israel Refers to the manner in which a community’s way of life is ruled or controlled. When the Israelites settled in Canaan for the first 200 years they were ruled by judges. The first judge was Joshua who took over after Moses died in the wilderness. The period after Joshua’s death […]
Read MoreThe Sinai Covenant: Moses
The call of Moses Exodus 3:1-22 The call of Moses took place as follows; Moses had gone to look after his father-in-law’s flocks near Mt. Horeb/ Mt. Sinai which means mountain of God. An angel appeared to him as a burning bush which was not being consumed. Moses moved near to see what was happening […]
Read MoreFaith and God’s Promises: Abraham
Background to the Call of Abraham Gen 11:24 – 32. Abraham was the son of Terah who lived in the city of Ur. Abraham was an Amorite/ a Semitic tribe who occupied the fertile crescent of the Middle East. Abraham’s father migrated to Haran with his family. Their religion was polytheistic. Sacrifices were made to […]
Read MoreCREATION AND THE FALL OF MAN
(GENESIS 1-3, 6-9, 11) INTRODUCTION In this topic, you shall learn about creation and the fall of man. This information is in Genesis. BIBLICAL ACCOUNTS OF CREATION AND THEIR MEANINGS The book of Genesis begins with two creation stories. The first creation story is in Genesis chapter one. The second creation story is in Genesis […]
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