Review of Legacy: Wisdom of African Traditions and the Bible
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Review of Legacy: Wisdom of African Traditions and the Bible
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This was intriguing to read.
As someone who hails from the Caribbean (wah gwaan) and was raised predominantly in the Christian faith, even though I’m no longer a practising Christian, reading this book was almost like coming home after a long journey. Simple to read, concise with clear categories of relevant scriptures, perfect to guide me back on the right path. Tackling fundamental aspects of religion such as life and death, love and hate, God as Creator, trusting in God, prayer, leadership, pride, repentance and many more, one is sure to find a proverb for what they are seeking.
Through this book, I was able to learn more about the religious and social intersectionalities between Africa and its diaspora, gaining insights into commonalities regarding its customs and beliefs. Just by reading this book, I was able to see the significance of oral traditions on African culture, and its subsequent diasporas, everyday life, and faith.
Unlike the rest of the world, the power of African proverbs is deeply ingrained in African society and is conveyed by the fact that there is a proverb for literally anything. Similar to how one can turn to the Bible and find a scripture for one’s circumstance, the author was able to highlight the versatility of African proverbs in such a simple yet effective format.
All in all, I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I especially liked the fact that not only were there comparisons between the proverbs and scriptures, but there was also commentary provided at the end of the chapter as well as questions to guide readers to further reflect on themselves. This could aid in Bible study and inspire someone to incorporate more meaningful practices in their lives. It is a light read (I sat down and read this in one day, so that’s a plus) as well as impeccably edited; however, the helpful commentary and the guided questions meant that I could come back to this book several times over and still draw a fresh perspective every time. My only ‘gripe’ would be that the original language from which the proverb was translated was not included within the book, even though the sources and additional reading were included.
Ultimately, the goal of this book was to impart wisdom to the reader by utilising the legacy (proverbs) left by our predecessors to impart knowledge and good judgement and I can say this book successfully does that.
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Legacy: Wisdom of African Traditions and the Bible
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This was intriguing to read.
As someone who hails from the Caribbean (wah gwaan) and was raised predominantly in the Christian faith, even though I’m no longer a practising Christian, reading this book was almost like coming home after a long journey. Simple to read, concise with clear categories of relevant scriptures, perfect to guide me back on the right path. Tackling fundamental aspects of religion such as life and death, love and hate, God as Creator, trusting in God, prayer, leadership, pride, repentance and many more, one is sure to find a proverb for what they are seeking.
Through this book, I was able to learn more about the religious and social intersectionalities between Africa and its diaspora, gaining insights into commonalities regarding its customs and beliefs. Just by reading this book, I was able to see the significance of oral traditions on African culture, and its subsequent diasporas, everyday life, and faith.
Unlike the rest of the world, the power of African proverbs is deeply ingrained in African society and is conveyed by the fact that there is a proverb for literally anything. Similar to how one can turn to the Bible and find a scripture for one’s circumstance, the author was able to highlight the versatility of African proverbs in such a simple yet effective format.
All in all, I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I especially liked the fact that not only were there comparisons between the proverbs and scriptures, but there was also commentary provided at the end of the chapter as well as questions to guide readers to further reflect on themselves. This could aid in Bible study and inspire someone to incorporate more meaningful practices in their lives. It is a light read (I sat down and read this in one day, so that’s a plus) as well as impeccably edited; however, the helpful commentary and the guided questions meant that I could come back to this book several times over and still draw a fresh perspective every time. My only ‘gripe’ would be that the original language from which the proverb was translated was not included within the book, even though the sources and additional reading were included.
Ultimately, the goal of this book was to impart wisdom to the reader by utilising the legacy (proverbs) left by our predecessors to impart knowledge and good judgement and I can say this book successfully does that.
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Legacy: Wisdom of African Traditions and the Bible
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
