Abosom, A Theological Issue in the Celebration of Odwira by the Akuapem of Ghana
The people of Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana celebrate Odwira annually. Akuapem Christians see the celebration of Odwira as bosomsom (service or worship of gods/deities/divinities) which conflicts with their faith as God commands that “Christians” should not worship abosom (Ex. 20: 3–4). Thi...
Main Author: | Ernestina Afriyie |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Noyam Journals
2020-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology |
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Online Access: | https://noyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MOTBIT204202.pdf |
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