Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
10 p.
Publication Date
1-1996
Publisher
Hekima University College
Source Publication
Hekima Review
Source ISSN
2410-0234
Abstract
African theologians are virtually unanimous in pointing out that the experience and institution of marriage constitute a special test case for the process of inculturation in the Church in Africa. This article studies the problem as it was dealt with by the African Synod, that is, from the perspective of the Code of Canon Law in relation to extremely important issues such as grounds for nullity, consummation of marriage and marital consent. In the author's opinion the Synod opens the way for further discussion and examination of the issues involved rather than provide practical solutions. The pastoral problem of compatibility of canonical attitudes with African marriage practices remains an open question.
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Recommended Citation
Orobator, Agbonkhianmeghe E., "Reassessing Canonical Attitudes Towards African Marriage Practices Based on a Study of the African Synod" (1996). Theology Faculty Research and Publications. 474.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theo_fac/474
Comments
Published version. Hekima Review, No. 14 (January 1996): 9-18. Publisher link. © 1996 Hekima University College. Used with permission.
Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator was affiliated with Hekima College at the time of publication.