The Disciple and Sorcery : The Lunda-Chokwe View PDF

Ben F. Eidse is Shakambangu, a messenger who announces the truth, so-named by the Lunda-Chokwe who appreciate his commitment to learning their heart language, proverbs and culture.

He often began his messages with a Chokwe proverb about the kambangu bird who doesn't speak empty words like the prairie chicken, but announces the first sliver of the moon.

He was also called "Tata," a wise elder and "blacksmith who equipped us, not with guns, but with the Word of God," which he translated, with two Chokwe pastors/storytellers.

Eidse is among the rare western students of Lunda-Chokwe language and culture, which spreads over nine countries of central and southern Africa.

His unique and original research captures Lunda-Chokwe oral history in print, tracing that blended tribe's origin stories and cultural values.

The Disciple and Sorcery is his career study of Lunda-Chokwe worldviews, including family and clan values, sorcery practices and experiences of Biblical discipleship.

His research hypothesis is that a culturally relevant biblical discipleship can deal effectively with the fear of sorcery and the temptation to use it to harm others.

This book will particularly appeal to the Lunda-Chokwe people, as well as to anyone who treasures respectful insight into a traditional society.