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Christian Theological Literature on Ancestor Veneration in Africa: An Overview

Pius Oyeniran Abioje

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This study posits that ancestral veneration devoid of deception should be acceptable to Christians and non-Christians alike, as a form of ecumenical piety that is indifferent to any sectarian confession as such. Ancestral veneration is a veneration of the values the ancestors/ancestresses promoted in their earthly lives. It is advocated that every individual should strive to live a memorable life of love, and imitate the type of iwa(character, conduct and behaviour) that can make one a memorable person. (Humanities Review Journal: 2003 3(1): 50-57)

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This study posits that ancestral veneration devoid of deception should be acceptable to Christians and non-Christians alike, as a form of ecumenical piety that is indifferent to any sectarian confession as such. Ancestral veneration is a veneration of the values the ancestors/ancestresses promoted in their earthly lives. It is advocated that every individual should strive to live a memorable life of love, and imitate the type of iwa(character, conduct and behaviour) that can make one a memorable person. (Humanities Review Journal: 2003 3(1): 50-57)

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This study posits that ancestral veneration devoid of deception should be acceptable to Christians and non-Christians alike, as a form of ecumenical piety that is indifferent to any sectarian confession as such. Ancestral veneration is a veneration of the values the ancestors/ancestresses promoted in their earthly lives. It is advocated that every individual should strive to live a memorable life of love, and imitate the type of iwa(character, conduct and behaviour) that can make one a memorable person. (Humanities Review Journal: 2003 3(1): 50-57)

Key concepts: Veneration, Ancestor, Character (mathematics), Piety, Deception, Religious studies, Philosophy, History

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