African origins of monotheism : challenging the Eurocentric interpretation of God concepts on the continent and in diaspora / Gwinyai H. Muzorewa ; [foreword by Ralph C. Watkins].
| Author/creator |
Muzorewa, Gwinyai H. author. |
| Other author/creator | Watkins, Ralph C. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2014] |
| Description | x, 105 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Variant title | Challenging the Eurocentric interpretation of God concepts on the continent and in diaspora |
| Contents | Introduction -- African origins of monotheism -- African theological concepts of God -- God concept in African diaspora -- God, good, and evil -- Theologizing a God concept. |
| Abstract | The book challenges the way that the idea of God has been manipulated by Eurocentric agendas, by colonizers, enslavers, and empire builders, all of whom were using God-talk to achieve their own personal ends. In African thinking, the God concept is guided by a sense of the presence of the all-pervasive and omnipresent God, which has instilled in the people a sense of respect for life at all costs. Thus, respect is not based on a commandment or on fear but on a propensity for affinity.--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2015301568 |
| ISBN | 1620323109 |
| ISBN | 9781620323106 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL221 .M89 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |