TITHING IN UGARIT AND THE PENTATEUCH – POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS FOR AFRICA

The thesis of this paper is stating that a rigorous study and theological interpretations of the different examples of tithing in Ugarit and the Pentateuch can motivate a more reflected theological-ethical understanding and the practice of tithing amongst believing communities in Africa. The tithe d...

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Main Author: Ajah, Miracle 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: Scriptura
Year: 2006, Volume: 91, Pages: 31-42
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Summary:The thesis of this paper is stating that a rigorous study and theological interpretations of the different examples of tithing in Ugarit and the Pentateuch can motivate a more reflected theological-ethical understanding and the practice of tithing amongst believing communities in Africa. The tithe demanded that the people serve their God at a significant cost to themselves. An appeal is made to the Church in Africa to consider how to mobilize support for her projects through the application of their theological-ethical understanding of tithing.
ISSN:2305-445X
Contains:Enthalten in: Scriptura
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.7833/91-0-1100