Monotheistic understanding of the divine in African religion, Christianity and Islam
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Date
2000
Authors
Namukoa, E. W.
Verster, P.
Nel, P. J.
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Publisher
Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
The article traces rhe varied expressions of the conception of the Divine in
traditional African religion, Islam and Christianity. The focus in particular is on
explaining the idea of monotheism in each of these religious traditions. An
argument is advanced here that African religion, however different from Christianity
and Islam, ultimately also manifests a form of monotheism. The rheological debate
on the particular expressions of monotheism in Christianity and Islam also receive
attention. Finally, a suggestion is put forward as co the possibility co exploit the
commonality of the absolute position of the Divine in the religious traditions as a
shared basis for religious tolerance and dialogue.
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Keywords
Divinity, African religion, Christianity, Islam, Monotheism, Religious tolerance, Religious dialogue
Citation
Namukoa, E. W., Verster, P., & Nel, P. J. (2000). Monotheistic understanding of the divine in African religion, Christianity and Islam. Acta Theologica, 20(1), 90-111.