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Content analysis reveals kingship of Onyame theology addresses poverty and gender inequality in African contexts, suggesting significant ties to the kingdom of God.
In the extensive discourse on the kingdom of God, it is almost assumed that all cultures converge in meaning and application of the symbol kingdom of God. Asante charts a novel path in discussing the kingdom of God in a manner that is loaded with meaning and significance from a distinctly African (Akan) perspective. Through content analysis, this work critically reviewed the kingship of Onyame theology and its suitability for African Christian theology. It was observed that kingship of Onyame has significant homogeneity with Christian faith and serve as a catalyst to address poverty and gender inequality. As a theology of inculturation, it emphasized that indigenous knowledge systems are apt for engendering social cohesion and reconfiguration. It is valuable for exploring the “already” or “present” aspect of the kingdom of God for human and social development. Its main challenges is generalization of Akan construct for universal application and limited application of this contextualized theology to the eschatological dimension of God’s kingdom.
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