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„On the densely and richly populated Polish intellectual scene, Stanisław Obirek is one of the most prominent and significant, indeed out-standing actors. He stands out from the rest of actors for the role he designed and scripted for himself and has been consistently, over many years, performing; (…) a role that follows no ready-made scripts and lines, a role that Obirek originated and developed (…) and which it have succeeded by now to make an indispensable part of the Polish intellectual life.One should be grateful to the publishers for collecting, (…) the manifold Obirek’s writings on the subjects ranging from the general condition of religion in contemporary world, through the problems related to the Church’s place and role in society (…). and up to the convoluted, intricate and puzzling case of the Polish-Jewish relation, which Stanisław Obirek is not the first Catholic tackling, but perhaps the first scholar attempting to approach it as a Catholic. One should be graleful to the publishers, as what they offer the readers is a genuine treasure-trove of fascinating findings, convincing interpretations and inspiring visions, which will most certainly earn a distinguished and durable place in the ongoing debates in Poland, but also all around our disunited yet struggling to unite planet.” Zygmunt Bauman

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The Gospel as Good News for African Cultures was a direct response to the need for inculturation of the gospel of Jesus Christ in order to make it more meaningful to Africans. As His Eminence Paul Cardinal Poupard puts it in his introductory address, the symposium was an event whose aim is to stimulate reflection on what it means to be fully African and fully Christian". This was the cherished hope of the Synod of Bishops for Africa- the profound evangelisation of all African cultures. In the foreword, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Most Rev. Giovanni Mwenda Tonucci points out that the journey towards inculturation is open before the African Church. He adds that though this journey is long and difficult, it is nonetheless fascinating. In the introductory address, His Eminence Paul Cardinal Poupard reflects what it means to be fully African and fully Christian. He says that the inculturation of the gospel is the only way to achieve a profound evangelisation of all the cultures of Africa. Rt. Rev. Peter Sarpong, in the keynote address, stresses the need for the Good News in Africa, and the need for the continent to remedy its cultural, political, economic, social, religious and moral problems. He advocates for the Lord Jesus Christ as the subject, object and final goal of the gospel. The Good News is the only way to save Africa from the chains that have held her captive. Prof. Paul Gundani dwells on the issue of the belief in the Ngozi spirit; a belief which is prevalent among the Shona of Zimbabwe. He illustrates the deep entrenchment of the belief in the people, and calls for patience on the part of the church in evangelising and changing this belief. Prof. George Hagan looks at various positive values of the African cultures, and how these are reflected in and compare to various messages in the Bible. Christian evangelisation should therefore not be quick to condemn African cultures wholesale. Rather it should identify positive values therein and enhance them in an effort to make the Good News meaningful to Africans. Rev. Paulinus Odozor undertakes to discuss the challenges which confront the gospel in African urban areas. He also suggest ways in which the spread of the gospel can be enhanced in the midst of these challenges because, as he puts it, "The very future of the gospel in Africa in the next century is at stake." In his response to Rev. Odozor's paper, Rev. Aylward Shorter looks into the prevalence of secularism in various aspects of life in the African cities. He suggests a new evangelisation with new methods as a way of effectively reversing secularism. Prof. Judith Bahemuka addresses the needs of the youth, and suggests ways in which the church can help to solve their problems. This will, in turn, give them hope, courage, and a sense of belonging. In his response to Prof. Bahemuka's paper, Rev. John Aniagwu agrees that the only hope for the troubled youth of African is Christ alone and none other. To bring this point across, he draws from his experiences as a full-time parish priest in his church in Ikeja, Nigeria. No doubt, these experiences apply to many other countries in Africa. Rev. Eugene Hillman delves into the issue of inculturation of the gospel. He is in agreement with the leadership of the Catholic Church which calls for all church ministers to strive to "enflesh" the gospel in the authentic cultural terms of "every tribe and tongue and people and nation". Prof. Kariru and Rev. Abba Ghebreghiorghis look at the ways in which African art expresses itself in the Christian faith. The former bases his paper on the pieces of art developed and used during the Pope's visit to Kenya in 1995. The latter uses his Ethiopian background to illustrate how African art expresses the Christian faith, and the important role it plays. The contents of these proceedings are a rich source of knowledge for all those interested in the interaction between the Gospel and African cultures; and especially how the positive attributes of the earlier can be fused with the latter in a bid to strengthen the faith in our cultures.

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