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To construct a contextual Christian theology of death by establishing an existential hermeneutical dialogue between biblical perspectives in Psalm 90 and the Torajan funeral tradition of Rambu Solo'.

August 16, 2026Open Access

Constructing A Contextual Theology of Death: An Existential Hermeneutical Dialogue Between Psalm 90 and Rambu Solo' in Toraja

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YKYonathan Mangolo2 Kristanto1*

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Qualitative hermeneutical analysis reveals theological convergences and tensions between Psalm 90 and Torajan funeral rites, suggesting a model for culturally grounded Christian death theology.

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To construct a contextual Christian theology of death by establishing an existential hermeneutical dialogue between biblical perspectives in Psalm 90 and the Torajan funeral tradition of Rambu Solo'.
Integrated Martin Heidegger's existential hermeneutics and Paul Ricoeur's narrative hermeneutics to conduct textual and cultural analysis.
Collected and analyzed biblical texts, theological literature, field observations, and qualitative interviews from the Torajan cultural context.
Demonstrated qualitative convergences between Psalm 90 and Rambu Solo' in acknowledging human finitude, fostering communal reflection, and valuing social solidarity.
Identified critical theological tensions regarding the ultimate source of hope, ancestral roles, and the risk of syncretism.
Formulated a contextual theology where Scripture acts as the primary theological norm while local cultural rituals provide the existential horizon for lived faith.

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Yonathan Mangolo2 Kristanto1* (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817ab4f2fb91fc834aeb2e https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21943329

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Qualitative hermeneutical analysis reveals theological convergences and tensions between Psalm 90 and Torajan funeral rites, suggesting a model for culturally grounded Christian death theology.

Constructing A Contextual Theology of Death: An Existential Hermeneutical Dialogue Between Psalm 90 and Rambu Solo' in Toraja

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