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Umunthu theology : an introduction

Title
Umunthu theology : an introduction / Augustine Chingwala Musopole.
Author
Musopole, Augustine C., 1948-
Publication
Mzuzu, Malawi : Mzuni Press, 2021.

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296 pages; 21 cm
Summary
What is the key to understanding Christianity in a truly Malawian way? After a lifetime's theological reflection Augustine Musopole finds the answer in the concept of uMunthu (personhood or human-ness). Drawing on Malawi's cultures and languages, the biblical text and the evangelical faith, he casts a theological vision that can be transformative for church and nation.--
Subject
  • Ubuntu (Philosophy)
  • Theology > Malawi
  • Christianity > Malawi
  • Theology
  • Malawi
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-296).
Contents
A theology for the Christianity of the soil in Malawi -- Theological norms for the Christianity of the soil -- What is theology? -- A theologian for Christianity of the soul -- What is umunthu theology? -- Umunthu theological method -- Umunthu theology and the African world view -- Umunthu theology and the development of theology in Africa -- Christian theology in uMunthu perspective -- A theological vision for Malawi.
Call Number
ReCAP 23-4113
ISBN
  • 9789996060960
  • 9996060969
LCCN
2021316895
OCLC
1313132625
Author
Musopole, Augustine C., 1948- author.
Title
Umunthu theology : an introduction / Augustine Chingwala Musopole.
Publisher
Mzuzu, Malawi : Mzuni Press, 2021.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-296).
Local Subject
Black author.
Research Call Number
ReCAP 23-4113
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