Elia Shabani Mligo Livres

Focusing on the unifying aspects of African Traditional Religion (ATR), this book explores its significance in contemporary Africa amidst globalization and multiculturalism. It emphasizes the importance of studying ATR to contextualize Christian theology within African culture. By examining the Nyumbanitu worship shrine in Tanzania, the author illustrates the necessity of understanding the African worldview, religious values, and rituals for fostering meaningful dialogue between Christianity and indigenous beliefs. This work serves as a valuable resource for students of comparative religion.

Exploring the concept of symbolic interactionism, this book delves into how symbols shape human interactions and meaning-making. It extends its analysis to theological studies, particularly focusing on the "water narratives" in the Gospel of John. By examining the symbolic interactions among biblical characters, the text argues that the Bible itself is a rich tapestry of symbols that reflect the fundamental role of symbolism in communication and human existence. The work highlights the necessity of symbols for order in human life, emphasizing their significance in both daily interactions and spiritual contexts.

Exploring the resilience of African traditional healing practices, this book delves into the historical conflict between these methods and early Christian missionaries who deemed them heathen. Despite the condemnation from churches, traditional medicine remains vital for many Africans. The text argues for the inclusion of traditional healers in God's healing ministry, emphasizing their significant role alongside modern medical practices. This work is essential for understanding the intersection of theology and medicine, highlighting the contributions of both to the wellbeing of communities.

The book critiques the tendency of biblical scholars to interpret the Bible solely through academic lenses, neglecting the insights and experiences of laypeople. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives in biblical readings, particularly in addressing contemporary social issues like HIV/AIDS stigmatization. By highlighting the disconnect between scholarly interpretations and everyday contexts, the author advocates for greater lay participation, suggesting that it could enhance the Bible's relevance in addressing real-life challenges.

Exploring the concepts of wealth and poverty in a globalized world, this book delves into how the teachings of Jesus, particularly the beatitudes and parables, address these issues. It emphasizes the importance of the rich engaging with the marginalized, asserting that material wealth is not a barrier to entering the Kingdom of God. By highlighting the responsibilities of both the affluent and the impoverished, the work aims to enrich academic discussions on globalization and its impact on social dynamics.

Exploring the complex issues surrounding divorce and remarriage from a biblical perspective, this book addresses critical questions about Christian teachings and church positions on these topics. It examines the interpretations of scholars regarding the Gospel of Matthew while also incorporating voices from the Tanzanian church to foster dialogue between scripture and contemporary context. This approach aims to bridge the gap between ancient texts and modern Christian practices, making it a valuable resource for both scholars and students engaged in discussions about these significant issues.

Inexperienced essay writers, both non-degree and undergraduate students, face challenges in tackling broad assignment questions that require critical thinking and argumentative skills. This book provides guidance on transforming vague prompts into specific, researchable topics, effectively handling literature to gather valuable information, and constructing informed, persuasive arguments using evidence. It aims to equip students with the necessary tools to navigate their academic writing assignments successfully.

Contextual theology's relevance in Africa is explored against a backdrop of globalization, which brings significant cultural, technological, and economic shifts. The book addresses pressing challenges faced by the church, including poverty, violence, and health crises like HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. It critically examines how contextual theology can respond to these issues, emphasizing the need for a nuanced approach that considers the unique circumstances of African communities amidst rapid change.

Focusing on practical guidance, this book offers introductory materials on research methods and report writing tailored for students and researchers. Originating from classroom needs, it addresses the challenges of designing and conducting effective research. Using clear language and relevant examples, the author aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making it a valuable resource for those in the social sciences and humanities looking to implement research concepts into actionable projects.

Colleges and universities have been meeting places of students for the sake of studies all over the world. As students transcend from secondary level education to tertiary level, the degree of freedom increases; they become free to live the style of life they choose. This freedom is mainly caused by their advance in age—from childhood to youth ages. Cohabitation is one of the styles of life that students in most higher-learning institutions choose to live. However, cohabitation is not the style of life that emerges in the recent time. In the industrialized world, for example, cohabitation among youth started a long time ago. By the 1970s and 1980s its rate increased greatly due to secularization and increase in freedom. Being aware of this growing trend in cohabitation, this book surveys the extent of cohabitation among students in higher-learning institutions in Tanzania and how it affects the academic performance of the cohabiting partners. It means that the book assesses both positive and negative effects for this style of life among the surveyed students. Therefore, this book is important to both university and college students so that they can be aware of the positive and negative effects of cohabitation, especially in terms of academic performance.