Sin, purification, and sacrifice in Leviticus and in Madagascar
"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...
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| Tipo de documento: | Print Livro |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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New York Berlin
Peter Lang
[2024]
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Bible and theology in Africa (vol. 32)
Ano: 2024 |
| Coletânea / Revista: | Bible and theology in Africa
vol. 32 |
| Classificações IxTheo: | HB Antigo Testamento |
| Outras palavras-chave: | B
Rites and ceremonies
B Bible. Leviticus Criticism, interpretation, etc B Rites and ceremonies (Madagascar) |
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Sumário Texto da orelha Literaturverzeichnis |
| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: Randrianjaka, Olivier, 1971-: Sin, purification, and sacrifice in Leviticus and in Madagascar. - New York : Peter Lang, [2023]. - 9781433194245 |
| Resumo: | "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"-- |
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| Descrição do item: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1433194236 |