Ahobobo

On the Sacramental Imagination in West Africa, Bénin, 2006-2008

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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"Les écoles Catholiques? C'est une bonne chose. . . . Beaucoup de cadres de ce pays sont passés par la. . . . Nous voulons aussi que l'école des vodunsi connaisse le jour." We hear a dignitary of Vodou confirm the force of Catholicism in Bénin. Other voices also define the contours of Catholicism; some seeing it as open to otherness and inculturated practice, and some see its limitations. "Positive Vodou" (intuition of Mawu) is compatible with Catholicism, but not the "system Vodou." Intellectual voices, aware of extended family and illnesses chief role in upholding the traditional, debate the value of inculturation.This work addresses the relationship between the Catholic imagination, acceptance of the other, and —- using the case of Haitian- and African-Americans —- suggests the concept is a useful tool for the study of diasporic cultures.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-12-22
Mått155 x 233 x 8 mm
Vikt211 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor132
FörlagUniversity Press of America
ISBN9780761853657

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?St. Jean movingly, richly, and convincingly describes how the Béninois Catholic imagination transcends cultural and racial/ethnic boundaries?A captivating and fascinating account?A brilliant, intellectually sophisticated, and compelling portrayal of theuneasy complexity of Béninois culture and the Catholic imagination, and how they interface and emerge in the everyday lives of Béninois people. ?An excellent book filled with appropriately subdued theoretical reflections that both create an interpretiveframework and allow the readers direct access to the grace and faith of the Béninois people whose voices speak throughout this wonderfully crafted narrative of what a more inclusive future may hold...