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Abosom, A Theological Issue in the Celebration of Odwira by the Akuapem of Ghana [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology, 2020
The people of Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana celebrate Odwira annually. Akuapem Christians see the celebration of Odwira as bosomsom (service or worship of gods/deities/divinities) which conflicts with their faith as God commands that “Christians”
Ernestina Afriyie
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Translating Εὐαγγελιον, ἀποστόλος and ἱερεύς in the Oshindonga Dialect of Namibia: A Proposal [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology, 2023
Throughout the world, Bible translators face several challenges as they attempt to transfer God’s word from the source languages into their native languages.
Magdalena Ndatoolewe Shilongo, Isaac Boaheng   +1 more
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‘Wo papa fie abosom no ɛtaataa wo’– Pursued by the Elohim (gods) of your Father’s house [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology
The study sought to analyze the translation of the Greek word “ἄφες” (forgive) as “patience” in the Farefare language of the Upper East Region of the Republic of Ghana. Using the views of respondents in the field study conducted as well the mother-tongue
Roland Owusu-Ansah, Jonathan Edward Tetteh Kuwornu-Adjaottor   +1 more
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An Analytical Study of the Translations of Genesis 1:26-27 in the Akuapem-Twi Bible

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology, 2022
In Ghana, the Western missionaries who introduced Christianity into the country reduced some Ghanaian languages into written form and then translated the Bible into these languages.
Emmanuel Twumasi-Ankrah, Emmanuel Kojo Ennin Antwi, Frimpong Wiafe, Isaac Boaheng   +3 more
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Interpretative Analysis of the Translation of Matthew 6:12 in the Farefare Bible [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology
The study sought to analyze the translation of the Greek word “ἄφες” (forgive) as “patience” in the Farefare language of the Upper East Region of the Republic of Ghana. Using the views of respondents in the field study conducted as well the mother-tongue
Alexander Akaninga, Jonathan E.T. Kuwornu-Adjaottor, Amutanga Akaninga   +2 more
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Asugyafoɔ (Unmarried) and Akunafoɔ (Widows) in 1 Corinthians 7:8-9, 39-40: An Akan Christian Perspective [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology
In 1 Corinthians 7, the apostle Paul addresses various concerns regarding relationships within the Corinthian church. He discusses the appropriate behavior and attitudes Christian spouses should have toward each other, provides guidance to the unmarried ...
Ernest Nyarko
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Comparisons Ancient and Modern: Was Cyril of Alexandria a Good Reader of Paul?

International Journal of Systematic Theology, EarlyView.
Abstract Cyril of Alexandria is the final stop on Michael Magree's analysis of the patristic interpretation of Pauline kenosis, serving as the culmination of the historical arc he surveys. Although Magree is careful to avoid overtly judging the success of various interpreters as readers of the Apostle, it is clear that he finds Cyril's appropriation of
Matthew R. Crawford
wiley   +1 more source

The Hermeneutical Dimension of Bible Translation—A Study of Rendering Ruth 1 in Two Bantu Languages of South-Eastern Africa

Conspectus
Bible translation is an inherently hermeneutical act because meaning must be construed across two languages and cultures—the biblical source and a contemporary receptor community.
Ernst R. Wendland
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Restoration and Representation of Yoruba Culture in the Lion and the Jewel: A Stylistic Study [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology
This study examines the stylistic restoration and representation of Yoruba culture in Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, focusing on how linguistic choices serve as vehicles for cultural preservation and dramatic expression. Through detailed analysis
Paul Nepapleh Nkamta, Dekera Gerald Atim   +1 more
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Abanpredease Christology: A Christological Interpretation of Dormaahene’s Chieftaincy Appellations

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology, 2022
The centrality of the person and works of Jesus Christ in Christianity cannot be denied. In relation to his works, Christ holds three offices simultaneously; namely, those of king, priest and prophet.
Isaac Boaheng
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