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Worlds of memory and wisdom : encounters of Jews and African Christians Ucko, Hans ; Halpérin, Jean, eds.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Geneva World Council of Churches Publications 2005Description: vii, 161 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 2825414298
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BM535  .W67 2005
Item type: Books
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BM 535 .W67 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA013074 Available AUA013074

Drawing on Jewish-Christian consultations held in Africa, this book focuses on subjects pointing to a commonality of concerns and purpose. It deals with questions, such as the encounter with the age of modernity, preserving traditional family life, sustaining a sense of community, maintaining and reinforcing religious heritage, and more.

Preface I / Jean Halpérin, David Rosen --
Preface II / Hans Ucko --
Introduction / Kofi Asare Opoku --
Nairobi 1986. Biblical wisdom in Rabbinic garb / Simon Lauer --
Ancient wisdom in the African heritage / Kofi Asare Opoku --
The biblical understanding of creation and the human commitment / Shemaryahu Talmon --
Creation in African religion / John S. Mbiti --
Johannesburg 1995. The story of Jews and Christians meeting in Africa / Hans Ucko --
Family life in present times : fears and hopes / Hannah W. Kinoti --
The family in Judaism, past, present and future, fears and hopes / David Rosen --
What apartheid has done to the African family and community and how the present situation can be transformed / M.S. Mogoba --
Tradition as a way to the future : a Jewish perspective / Walter S. Wurzburger --
Tradition as a way to the future : an African perspective / Kofi Asare Opoku --
Yaound 2001. Travel report / Hans Ucko --
The meaning and scope of ubuntu / Kasonga wa Kasonga --
Shalom in Hebrew / Henri Cohen-Solal --
Memories and experiences of violence / André Karamaga --
The memory and experience of violence / Denis Charbit.