Browsing by Subject "Polygamy"
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A legal history of traditional leadership in South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho
(North-West University, 2006)Aim of the study: The main aim of the study is to examine and pursue research regarding the history and role of law in the disintegration of the institutions of traditional leadership in South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho ... -
Polygamy and the teachings of the Church : the case of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The subject of polygamy has become extremely controversial in Ghana, and there seems to be little consensus on the problem, particularly among African Christians within the Anglican Diocese of Tamale. A particular challenge ... -
The role of culture in Paul’s theology of marriage : an exegetical study of Ephesians 5:21-33
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The shadow of marriage lies within the dawn and dusk of Scripture. The world begins with the marriage of Adam and Eve (Gn 2) and ends with the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev 19). The overarching goal of this study is to ... -
A theological evaluation of the ethics of customary marriage in the Ghanaian Christian charismatic churches in London
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)The purpose of this research is to address the prevalent issue of singleness, financial challenge and moral challenge due to the church’s attitude to customary marriage. The idea is to introduce and reinforce the Ghanaian ... -
What is the Future of Polygyny (Polygamy) in Africa?
(NWU, 2017-11-06)The traditional practice of polygyny, whereby only a man is allowed to marry more than one wife in a customary marriage, has long been perceived to be an offender of women's rights. Recent family law reforms on the African ...