RT Book
T1 Sin, purification, and sacrifice in Leviticus and in Madagascar
T2 Bible and theology in Africa
JF Bible and theology in Africa
A1 Randrianjaka, Olivier 1971-
LA English
PP New York Berlin
PB Peter Lang
YR 2024
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/187151827X
AB "This book is a meticulously researched and thought-provoking study that delves into the analysis and comparison of rituals in two distinct settings: the ancient Book of Leviticus and traditional Malagasy culture on the island of Madagascar. Author Olivier Randrianjaka invesigates why Malagasy Christians connect with Leviticus despite the apathy of the Western church. As this book demonstrates, the key unifying themes are sin, purification, and sacrifice. Profound parallels emerge between Levitical rituals (such as postpartum purification and the Day of Atonement) and Malagasy rituals (such as taboo violation, postpartum purification, and the New Year royal bath). The study highlights the universal relevance of sin, purification and sacrifice rituals, inviting reflection on their significance in diverse cultural and religious contexts"--
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BS1255.52
SN 9781433194238
K1 Bible : Leviticus : Criticism, interpretation, etc
K1 Rites and ceremonies : Madagascar
K1 Rites and ceremonies