The Function of Prophetic Forthtelling in Roho Christianity

Bariu, Richard Mutura

The Function of Prophetic Forthtelling in Roho Christianity

dc.contributor.author	Bariu, Richard Mutura
dc.date.accessioned	2024-03-12T06:44:32Z
dc.date.available	2018-01-02T09:12:46Z
dc.date.available	2024-03-12T06:44:32Z
dc.date.issued	2017-12-01
dc.description	Journal Article	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This paper examines the forms and function of prophecy in Roho (Spirit-led) Christianity in Africa. It seeks to situate this function within the rubric of biblical prophecy. It takes seriously their beliefs and theological reasoning that informs their practice. We look at forms of biblical prophecy that generally serve as their guiding principle, namely: foretelling and forthtelling. The literature available on Roho Christianity largely focuses on the historical, sociological, and anthropological aspects of this brand of Christianity. Majority of scholars have paid attention to their origins, rituals, and interaction with the larger society. While this is important, there is very little attention given to one of their principal characteristics--an active prophetic ministry. This paper seeks to satisfy the following seven objectives. Firstly, we look at the prophetic role of the church in African society. Secondly, we try to establish the nexus between prophecy and salvation in Roho Christianity. Thirdly, we look at the forthtelling character and function of Jewish prophecy. Fourthly, we look at prophecy as a community constitution in Roho churches. Fifthly, we assess how prophecy acts as group ritual for identity maintenance. Sixthly, we examine ways in which prophecy acts as symbolic Christian ethics. Finally, we explore how prophetic forthtelling enhances socioeconomic support among Roho churches. In order to achieve the foregoing, we look at concepts common to Roho Christianity in an attempt to draw conclusions about the concept and nature of prophecy in Roho churches and convictions connected with them.
dc.description.sponsorship	PAC University	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1857 – 7881
dc.identifier.issn	1857 – 7881
dc.identifier.uri	https://repo.pacuniversity.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1425.2
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	European Scientific Journal	en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries	European Scientific Journal;Vol.13, No.35
dc.subject	Roho Christianity	en_US
dc.subject	Prophecy	en_US
dc.subject	Ethics	en_US
dc.subject	African society	en_US
dc.subject	Forthtelling	en_US
dc.subject	Foretelling	en_US
dc.title	The Function of Prophetic Forthtelling in Roho Christianity	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US