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Spirit-Filled WorldThe Ambiguity of Ancestors

Spirit-Filled World: The Ambiguity of Ancestors [This chapter deals with the central role of ancestors and ancestor commemoration in African religions, manifesting itself in the interpretation of dreams, funeral practices, church exorcisms, and naming ceremonies. The influence of the departed dead on social relations is shown to continue to be a factor in the African understanding of the spirit world. Pentecostals are shown to have some ambiguity in how they regard this phenomenon. The ambiguity is best explained by reference to the continuity/discontinuity theme. Pentecostals attempt to reconcile western missionary-influenced demonisation of ancestors with their traditional familial respect. The tension between the continuation of ancient beliefs and practices, and the rejection (discontinuation) of them as manifestations of evil spirits, is an important part of this discussion.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Spirit-Filled WorldThe Ambiguity of Ancestors

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
ISBN
978-3-319-73729-4
Pages
81 –112
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-73730-0_4
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[This chapter deals with the central role of ancestors and ancestor commemoration in African religions, manifesting itself in the interpretation of dreams, funeral practices, church exorcisms, and naming ceremonies. The influence of the departed dead on social relations is shown to continue to be a factor in the African understanding of the spirit world. Pentecostals are shown to have some ambiguity in how they regard this phenomenon. The ambiguity is best explained by reference to the continuity/discontinuity theme. Pentecostals attempt to reconcile western missionary-influenced demonisation of ancestors with their traditional familial respect. The tension between the continuation of ancient beliefs and practices, and the rejection (discontinuation) of them as manifestations of evil spirits, is an important part of this discussion.]

Published: Feb 17, 2018

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