Mafikiri, Alex Severian (2006) Christ the Mangi (King of Unity) par Excellence in Reference to the Chagga People. Licentiate thesis, Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
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Abstract
The topic of discussion is Christological in its nature. This is adapted to the local Church of Moshi in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The people of Moshi diocese are by tribe Chagga. It is now more than a century since Christianity came to the Chagga people. Does it make any sense to write on Christology to the Chagga, to whom Christ is known for about a Century to the point of being nicknamed as the community of "Yesu, Maria na YosefuI"? implying 'Jesus, Mary and Joseph!' Despite the considerable elapse of time since the Gospel was preached among the Chagga, Jesus Christ has not yet been fully grasped and so animate fully the life of people. Just as the twelve Apostles, despite being with Jesus, seemed not to have grasped who he was, so are the Chagga; and perhaps, Christians from other parts of Africa After the Gospel has been proclaimed among the Chagga people in more than a century, the question is being posed to the disciples and followers of Jesus Christ: "But you ... who do you say I am?" (Mk.8: 29). Peter on behalf of his colleagues said that 'Jesus Christ is the Messiah'! What would be the answer from the Chagga? Definitely the most appropriate answer could be the following: "Oiyo nyi Mangi Mndumii o wandu na uyana wose", implying 'You are the King par excellence. 'It is upon this Chagga-understanding of Jesus that our Thesis is built, namely Christ the Mallgi (King of Unity) Par Excellence in Reference To the Chagga People of Moshi Diocese - Tanzania. The majority of the people living in the diocese of Moshi are Christians, implying that Christ is their Central figure. The traditional central figure of the Chagga People of Moshi was the mangi (king). Developing a Christology based on Christ the Mangi par excellence fosters inculturation and so constitutes a powerful instrument of firmly rooting Christ in the diocese. The majority of the Christians in Moshi are Catholics followed by the Lutherans, each of whom has particular regions of concentration. Much has not been achieved in the ecumenical sphere where dialogue has not yet been fully accommodated. This religious climate of diversity necessitates a development of theology, which brings the groups together. A Christology of Christ as Mangi of Unity sets a direction to be followed to ensure unity in diversity.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Licentiate) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Christ the Mangi, Chagga people, King of Unity |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BT Doctrinal Theology |
| Divisions: | Afro-Christiana |
| Depositing User: | Mr Christopher Mapunda |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2015 13:35 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Feb 2018 12:06 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/226 |
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