Using the Old Testament to interpret Africa : the Malagasy religious context

The article discusses some of the methodological problems raised by Georges Razafindrakoto's thesis 'Old Testament texts in Malagasy contexts'. Razafindrakoto's use of qualitative research methods as part of an Old Testament thesis is given particular attention, and a survey of h...

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Main Author: Le Roux, Magdel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2006, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Pages: 441-454
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Summary:The article discusses some of the methodological problems raised by Georges Razafindrakoto's thesis 'Old Testament texts in Malagasy contexts'. Razafindrakoto's use of qualitative research methods as part of an Old Testament thesis is given particular attention, and a survey of his three case studies is provided, from Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and traditionalist contexts. In conclusion it is argued that Christianization processes in general - throughout history, and not only in Madagascar - interact positively with pre-Christian religion.
ISSN:2312-3621
Contains:Enthalten in: Old Testament essays
Persistent identifiers:HDL: 10520/EJC85802