African Proverbs Reveal Christianity in Culture: A Narrative Portrayal of Builsa Proverbs Contextualizing Christianity in Ghana

by W. Jay Moon

In many oral cultures local proverbs are highly regarded for their wisdom and prized for their aesthetic expression. In this study Jay Moon provides an in-depth look at the use of local proverbs among the Builsa culture of Ghana, West Africa. In particular, the author's research shows how local proverbs can facilitate contextualized expressions of Christianity that are both biblically authentic and culturally relevant. The process of initiating and sustaining this form of expression is explicated with the help of an engaging narrative, providing valuable insights for those striving for genuine and meaningful expression of Christ in culture. This study will be especially beneficial to the missionary community, particularly for the purposes of appreciating oral literature in primary oral cultures, finding proper roles in the contextualization process, identifying cultural values via the window of local proverbs, training missionaries in cultural understanding, and tailoring discipleship training to incorporate significant aspects of orality

Genres: Nonfiction

234 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[munetsi zowa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

Very helpful text for any study related cultural studies. You will enjoy the way cultural values are articulated. Excellent book.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the first few chapters are a bit dry as he sets up the reason for the research and the methodology, the rest of the book is great. Once he gets into the narrative and analysis, it's thrilling to discover the joy of the process along with the other 'characters' in the study. Well worth reading for anyone who desires for faith to be both more contextualized within culture and more critical of it.