African Proverbs Reveal Christianity in Culture

by W. Jay Moon

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606085530
• ISBN13: 9781606085530
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"