The role of the ancestors in healing

Indilinga: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Pub Date : 2009-06-01 DOI:10.4314/INDILINGA.V8I1.48234

S. Edwards, N. Makunga, J. Thwala, Buyi Mbele

引用次数: 26

Abstract

This article explores beliefs and practices with regard to the role of the ancestors in healing in relation to communal, human spirituality in general and Southern African Nguni people in particular. Special focus is on the psychosocial dynamics of healing as revealed through divine mediation and continuous communication with the ancestors.

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祖先在治疗中的作用

这篇文章探讨了关于祖先在治疗中的作用的信仰和实践，这些作用与社区、人类灵性有关，特别是与南部非洲恩古尼人有关。特别关注疗愈的社会心理动力，通过神圣的调解和与祖先的持续沟通来揭示。

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Indilinga: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems

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