Polygamy among the southern Luo of Kenya : a critique of both the practice of polygamy and the reaction of mission-founded churches to it in the light of biblical teaching / by Samson Osimbo Obwa.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 1978.Description: v, 108 leaves, bound ; 28 cmContent type:
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Contents:
Reasons Given for Polygamy by Three African Tribes Summarized -- The Kaka of Cameroun -- A Tribe in Sierra Leone -- Gikuyu of Kenya -- Luo Culture As It Relates to Polygamy -- Reasons Given by Luo for Engaging in Polygamy -- Modern Trends.
Polygamy and Salvation -- Polygamy and Baptism -- Polygamy and Holy Communion -- Polygamy and Leadership -- Jesus and Polygamy.
Genesis 2:24 and Luo Polygamy --- Critique of Polygamy Among the Luo.
Government -- The Church -- An Understanding Husband -- Eternal Inheritance -- Collective Labor -- Teaching and Counselling -- Incorporate Practitioners into the Church.
The Present State of the Canon Law of Marriage in the Five Provinces -- Cover Letter -- Questionnaire -- Statistical Data: Summary and Analysis of Selected Responses -- Summary of Responses to Questionnaire31923000836888.
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Chapter I. Polygamy Among the Luo

Historical Background of the Luo -- Reasons Given for Polygamy by Three African Tribes Summarized -- The Kaka of Cameroun -- A Tribe in Sierra Leone -- Gikuyu of Kenya -- Luo Culture As It Relates to Polygamy -- Reasons Given by Luo for Engaging in Polygamy -- Modern Trends.

Chapter II. Polygamy, Salvation, and Church Membership

Polygamy and Sin -- Polygamy and Salvation -- Polygamy and Baptism -- Polygamy and Holy Communion -- Polygamy and Leadership -- Jesus and Polygamy.

Chapter III. Genesis 2:18, 21-24 and Polygamy

Genesis 2:18, 21-24 -- Genesis 2:24 and Luo Polygamy --- Critique of Polygamy Among the Luo.

Chapter IV. Proposals for Dealing with Polygamists

Provide Functional Substitutes for Practicioners -- Government -- The Church -- An Understanding Husband -- Eternal Inheritance -- Collective Labor -- Teaching and Counselling -- Incorporate Practitioners into the Church.

Appendices

Some Statements of Lambeth Conferences -- The Present State of the Canon Law of Marriage in the Five Provinces -- Cover Letter -- Questionnaire -- Statistical Data: Summary and Analysis of Selected Responses -- Summary of Responses to Questionnaire31923000836888.

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