Tharaka - Scripture Engagement

Culture

Swallowed in his love

How the mother-tongue Scriptures shed light on an age-old rite of passage among the Tharaka people of Kenya

Monica Finifrock, Albert Kathenya (2006)

The impact is great since the truth they learn from the Tharaka New Testament sets them free. The truth is being revealed even to women who were the main victims of the myth of Kirimo. It is obvious that the…

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RichardMay 29, 2009

Culture Leadership Training

What can a pastor learn from a donkey?

Jacob Finifrock (2004)

The living model of the transformation of a donkey, along with the use and application of Scripture left a profound impact on all of us who were involved. This report describes how a team went to help promote the use…

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RichardMay 23, 2009

Culture Discipleship Women

Tharaka Female Circumcision

A Case Study in the Role of the Translation Organization

John L Ommani (2000)

When the Bible remains silent about certain cultural features, the Church... should assist the Christians to think through their traditions by digging deeper. In the Tharaka society of Kenya, female circumcision has held a prominent place. In recent years Christian…

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RichardJanuary 14, 2009

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