African Spirituality: On Becoming Ancestors, Third Edition

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Book Synopsis: Using the Akan in Ghana as a paradigmatic African representative group, African Spirituality: On Becoming Ancestors, Third Edition offers a unique African developmental praxis to eternal life immortality. Indeed, this way of life is predicated on the awareness and application of certain intrinsic values, which, if followed, lead to eternal life. As a way of living, African spirituality begins when an individual becomes morally and ethically responsible for one’s own actions while engaged on an ethical path (Ɔbra Bↄ) in pursuance of one’s unique career endeavor (Nkrabea). Though an individual quest, society is, however, the arbiter of one’s ethical and moral life, when society confers on the person adjudged a success the stage title of Nana. At old age, Ɔbra Bↄ ends as an active endeavor. However, as repositories of wisdom, senior elders continue to inculcate in succeeding generations the principles, art, and mastery of ideal life (Ɔbra pa). Then upon death, senior elders are transformed into deities, bequeathing to living descendants names worthy of evocation and worship. Indeed, this book is the first study of its kind to draw on the experiences of an entire people, their psychological dispositions and effects on the Akan during adulthood. Thus, this book brings a unique perspective to the study of spirituality, religion, developmental psychological theory, what it means to achieve perfection as an elder on earth, and upon death join the esteemed company of the Nananom Nsamanfo (Ancestors).

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If you're looking to explore the rich and enlightening world of African spirituality, then look no further than African Spirituality: On Becoming Ancestors, Third Edition. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the Akan culture in Ghana, offering profound insights into eternal life immortality and the values that lead to it.

With African Spirituality, you will discover a unique African developmental praxis that delves into the moral and ethical responsibilities of individuals. By following this path, you can pave the way to eternal life and become morally and ethically responsible for your own actions.

What sets this book apart is its focus on the interplay between individuals and society. Within the Akan culture, society acts as the arbiter of one's ethical and moral life. Through the pursuit of one's unique career endeavor, known as Nkrabea, individuals strive to gain the title of Nana, a symbol of success conferred by society. This book sheds light on the significance of societal recognition and its role in the spiritual journey.

As you progress through life, your Ɔbra Bↄ, the active endeavor of living ethically, reaches its conclusion in old age. However, this is not the end, but rather a transition into a new phase. Senior elders, with their wisdom and mastery of ideal life (Ɔbra pa), become deities upon death. They leave behind a profound legacy for their living descendants, with names worthy of evocation and worship.

African Spirituality: On Becoming Ancestors, Third Edition not only offers a deep dive into the Akan culture and its spiritual practices but also draws on the experiences of an entire people. Through this lens, the book explores the psychological dispositions and effects on individuals during adulthood, providing a holistic understanding of spirituality and religion.

If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, grab a copy of African Spirituality: On Becoming Ancestors, Third Edition today. Embrace the wisdom of the Nananom Nsamanfo (Ancestors) and unlock the secrets to eternal life immortality.

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