The Dynamics of Language in Cultural Revolution and African Spirituality: The Case of Ijo Orile-Ede Adulawo Ti Kristi (National Church of Christ) in Nigeria

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Title:	The Dynamics of Language in Cultural Revolution and African Spirituality: The Case of Ijo Orile-Ede Adulawo Ti Kristi (National Church of Christ) in Nigeria
Author:	Ogungbile, David O.
Year:	2001
Periodical:	Nordic Journal of African Studies
Volume:	10
Issue:	1
Pages:	66-79
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Nigeria
Subjects:	Yoruba African Independent Churches Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Religion and Witchcraft
External link:	https://www.njas.fi/njas/article/view/591/420
Abstract:	This paper examines the dynamic role of language as a tool in the expression of an African form of Christianity, especially during its nascent stage, with a particular focus on Ijo Orile Ede Adulawo Ti Kristi (National Church of Christ), founded in 1919 by Reverend Adeniran Oke in Lagos, Nigeria. It demonstrates how this movement pioneered the cause of African Christianity via the medium of an African language (Yoruba). Through this example the paper argues that the indigenization of an African Christian religion can be attained through the use of a local language, a local culture with its beliefs and practices, and adherence to the biblical roots of Christianity. The study is based on ethnographic data, participant observation and interviews conducted in 1995 with the current primate of the church and some of its members. Bibliogr., sum.