Pastoral approach to polygameous converts among the Ibos in the Eastern District Church Council (EDCC) of Evangelical Churches of West Africa (ECWA) /by Samuel Momah.
- 1985.
- 92 leaves, bound ; 29 cm.
A Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1985. Bibliography: leaves 86-92. I. Polygamy Among the Ibo People II. Problems from Polygamous Converts III. Polygamy and Biblical Principles IV. Policies in Dealing with Polygamous Converts
Historical Background of the Ibos -- Reasons for Practicing Polygamy -- Modern Trend of Polygamy. Beginning of ECWA Work in EDCC -- Encounter with Polygamous Converts. Old Testament Principles -- New Testament Principles -- Theological Principles -- Early Church Principles -- Later Church Principles -- Reasons for Rejecting Polygamous Converts. Salvation -- Baptism -- Fellowship -- Teaching -- Leadership.
Typescript.
Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions.--Ministry Perspective Project. Evangelical Churches of West Africa.
Polygamy--Religious aspects--Christianity. Igbo (African people) Polygamy--Nigeria.