The importance of recognising Zulu customs and values consistent with biblical principles in African missional approaches

dc.contributor.authorSukdaven, Maniraj
dc.contributor.authorSolusi, Hebert Ndhlovu
dc.contributor.emailmaniraj.sukdaven@up.ac.zaen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2020-10-03T10:09:18Z
dc.date.available2020-10-03T10:09:18Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThis paper is a study of the importance of recognising customs and values in missionary endeavors with reference to Southern African Zulu (hereafter referred to as Zulu) customs and values. The objective was to determine how embracing Zulu customs and values contribute to missionary endeavors. The study also sought to investigate how employing Zulu customs and values as bridges can bring Christianity in harmony with Zulu culture. A wide range of books and other sources, primarily on African traditional religion were consulted. Apart from books, a review of the Bible on the importance of recognising customs and values in missionary endeavors was attempted. The findings showed that Zulu customs and values consistent with biblical principles enhance missionary endeavors. It was also found that Zulu customs and values consistent with biblical principles contribute towards promoting Christianity among African people and can nurture them spiritually. This study motivated and prepared gospel workers to focus on future missionary endeavors. Based on the study, it is recommended that customs and values consistent with biblical principles be embraced into missionary endeavors. Klaus Fiedler argues, “African is what is relevant for Africans,” of whatever origin a value or practice may be.en_ZA
dc.description.departmentScience of Religion and Missiologyen_ZA
dc.description.librarianpm2020en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://www.ctbs.org.za/sa-baptist-journal-of-theologyen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationSukdaven, M. & Solusi, H.N. 2019, 'The importance of recognising Zulu customs and values consistent with biblical principles in African missional approaches', South African Baptist Journal of Theology, vol. 28, pp. 137-149.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn1019-7990 (print)
dc.identifier.issn2644-1887 (online)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/76334
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherBaptist Union of Southern Africaen_ZA
dc.rights© Baptist Union of Southern Africa.en_ZA
dc.subjectReligionen_ZA
dc.subjectZulu cultureen_ZA
dc.subjectMissionaryen_ZA
dc.subjectCustoms and valuesen_ZA
dc.subjectSouth Africa (SA)en_ZA
dc.titleThe importance of recognising Zulu customs and values consistent with biblical principles in African missional approachesen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA

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