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Dorothy Akoto’s Contribution to Hebrew Bible Studies
Aidoo, Mark S. (2023): Dorothy Akoto’s Contribution to Hebrew Bible Studies, in: Seyram Amenyedzi, Yosi Apollos Maton, Marceline L. Yele, u. a. (Hrsg.), SANKOFA : Liberation Theologies of West African Women (Circle Jubilee Volume 1), Bamberg: University of Bamberg Press, S. 209–224, doi: 10.20378/irb-93227.
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SANKOFA : Liberation Theologies of West African Women (Circle Jubilee Volume 1)
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2023
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978-3-86309-963-3
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English
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This chapter discusses Dorothy BEA Akoto’s theological contributions in the light of gender and women’s liberation, from the perspective of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible studies. The study seeks to highlight the main strengths and contributions of her theology to the world of knowledge and liberation. It argues that Akoto’s contextual reading has contributed immensely to knowledge in the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible and made a great impact on faith and women empowerment within the academic space. The task of the chapter is to explore how she develops a theology that embraces and empowers all genders to expose oppressive aspects in society. It also shows how her liberating interpretations affirm the dignity of life, a task that has been the focus of members of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians. Exploring how Dorothy Akoto addresses patriarchy, colonialism, racism, tribalism, sexism, marginalization, and discrimination among other social factors would bring out her achievements, strengths, and weakness of her views on African theologies of liberation and Hebrew Studies in West Africa.
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Akoto, Dorothy B. E. A.
Altes Testament / Wissenschaft
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Hebrew Bible
Women’s Liberation
Ewe language
Folk proverbs
Hermeneutics
Culture
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Contribution to an Articlecollection
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February 5, 2024
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