A biblical, cultural and missiological critique of traditional circumcision among Xhosa-speaking Christians
Among the Xhosa of South Africa, male circumcision remains a very important ritual. The question as to whether Christians should accept these rites and continue to send their children to traditional schools practising it is very important. In this article the implications of the ritual and the way...
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| Main Authors: | J. Papu, P. Verster |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of the Free State
2006-12-01
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| Series: | Acta Theologica |
| Online Access: | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/2124 |
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