AFRICAN WIDOWHOOD PRACTICES: THE IGBO MOURNING EXPERIENCE
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1995
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The Good News of Jesus Christ has brought salvation and hope to many
who suffered in their former way of life. No greater contrast can be found than in
the two different approaches to death, that of the Christian faith and that of
African traditions. The Gospel liberates believers from the fear of death and fear
of the living-dead. Yet the deep seated world view of African traditions persist,
even in Christian communities. Dr. Okorie explores the mourning experience of
the lgbo of Nigeria, as experienced particularly by the widows. He briefly
mentions some of the ways in which the biblical teaching should transform the
traditional approach to death. Death with alf the beliefs and practices
surrounding this universal experience deserves more thought in order to know
how to bring complete deliverance to God's people held in bondage of fear.