Chinua Achebeís Legacy
Chinua Achebeís Legacy

Author: Ogude, James

Publisher: Africa Institute of South Africa

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 0798304901

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Chinua Achebe's novels and essays have always drawn our attention to issues of memory, the story, history and our own obligation to history as Africans. Achebe constantly goes back to the authority of narrative - the story; and as the subsequent generations of African writers like Chimamanda Adichie keep returning to, to celebrate Africa's many stories, its moments of failure and triumph. Achebe, more than any other writer on this continent, has inspired many, and hopefully the African story tellers of the coming centuries, irrespective of their location will continue to be inspired by him. This collection of essays is an enduring tribute to this rich legacy of Achebe.

The Physical Anthropology of Southern Nigeria
The Physical Anthropology of Southern Nigeria

Author: P. Amaury Talbot

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-03-28

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1107652022

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The information in this 1962 survey was based on a study of the physical characteristics of the inhabitants of Southern Nigeria.

Agricultural Decision Making
Agricultural Decision Making

Author: Peggy F. Barlett

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1483268411

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Agricultural Decision Making: Anthropological Contributions to Rural Development presents the impact of farmers' choices in agricultural production. This book discusses how individual decisions determine household profits and well-being, capital requirements, land use, and the adoption of technology. Organized into three parts encompassing 14 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the theoretical and methodological questions concerning the use of formal models in evaluating the alternatives open to farmers. This text then explores the patterns of agricultural choices within one rural community. Other chapters consider the implications of decision-making research for agricultural development policy and explore the decision-making context of aid programs. This book discusses as well the impacts of nonagricultural alternatives on agricultural decisions. The final chapter deals with various policy and development programs for agricultural development. This book is a valuable resource for economic anthropologists, historians, economists, agricultural economists, rural sociologists, psychologists, farmers, and research workers.

Becoming a Christian
Becoming a Christian

Author: Thomas F. Best

Publisher: World Council of Churches

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9782825413159

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The essays in this book explore varieties of baptismal practice today, address the continuing problem of 're-baptism', offer fresh perspectives on the relation between baptism and Christian ethics, and call the churches to draw the full implications for Christian unity of their 'mutual recognition of baptism'. Baptism, the birthright common to all Christians, is a cornerstone of the ecumenical movement. Continuing the dialogue among liturgists, theologians, church musicians and pastors begun in So We Believe, So We Pray (WCC, 1995), this book focuses on baptism in relation the unity of the church. Exploring patterns of baptismal practice today, it includes striking examples of inculturation from around the world. It also insists on the link between liturgy and life. With contributions from Gordon Lathrop, Anscar Chupungco, OSB and Janet Crawford, this book is an important resource for everyone concerned with baptism, worship, the life of the church and the ecumenical movement today.

Inculturating the Ozo Title
Inculturating the Ozo Title

Author: Joachim Ifezuo Oforchukwu

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781954215061

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Do the Igbo people have true leaders? Can the practice of "Ozo title taking" be inculturated into Christianity? In this insightful book, Dr. Oforchukwu provides us with some probing questions to reflect upon with regards to Ozo title taking in the Igbo Catholic communities. Dr. Joachim debunked the popular view that has referred to the Igbo nation as, "a kingless race" - Igbo Enwe Eze. In this book, the author explores the Theological analysis of Ozo title taking and its implications for current leadership issues in Igbo Catholic Church. The purpose of this research study is threefold.?First, the author sets out to investigate if the Igbo people really do have true kings and leaders (Igbo Nwere Eze).?Second, Dr. Oforchukwu demonstrates that Ozo titled holders have held legislative, executive, and judicial powers within the Igbo community and, thus, can step forward and truly act as leaders of the Igbo people.?Finally, this author demonstrates that Ozo title taking can be "Inculturated" into the Catholic Church. Among the Igbo people, an "Nze" is the equivalent of a Catholic Knight. A titled holder is widely known for having an impeccable character: Title holders are regarded for their honesty, truth, and the love and care they demonstrate for the least advantaged in the society.Dr. Oforchukwu proposes some pragmatic guidelines that would serve as benchmark in Ozo title taking all across the Igbo Catholic Community. Joachim invites those who read this insightful book, to join hands to work towards inculturating this long held Ozo institution into Christianity, especially, in the Diocese of Orlu, where the Church leadership used the 2000 Diocesan Synod to, not only ban and ostracize, but to excommunicate the Ozo titled holders.

Born on a Tuesday
Born on a Tuesday

Author: Elnathan John

Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0802189903

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“A Nigerian bildungsroman featuring Dantala, a street kid thrust calamitously into the arms of a gentle sheikh, who thereafter faces Islamic extremism.” —O, The Oprah Magazine, “10 Titles to Pick Up Now” Winner of the 2017 Betty Trask Prize A Finalist for the Nigeria Prize for Literature Nominated for 2017 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award An Indies Introduce Selection An Amazon Best Book of the Month in Literature & Fiction Longlisted for the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature In far northwestern Nigeria, Dantala lives among a gang of street boys who sleep under a kuka tree. During the election, the boys are paid by the Small Party to cause trouble. When their attempt to burn down the opposition’s local headquarters ends in disaster, Dantala must run for his life, leaving his best friend behind. He makes his way to a mosque that provides him with food, shelter, and guidance. With his quick aptitude and modest nature, Dantala becomes a favored apprentice to the mosque’s sheikh. Before long, he is faced with a terrible conflict of loyalties, as one of the sheikh’s closest advisors begins to raise his own radical movement. When bloodshed erupts in the city around him, Dantala must decide what kind of Muslim—and what kind of man—he wants to be. “An ambitious book that tackles modern Nigeria’s extremely complex religious landscape with great insight, passion, and humor by taking us deep into the mental and emotional space of the country’s most neglected.” —Uzodinma Iweala, author of Beasts of No Nation