African witchcraft in theological perspective

This article is a theological contribution aimed at creating an understanding of the phenomenon of witchcraft in South Africa. Witchcraft still causes major social problems in this country. The article argues that the development of a culture of human rights and the improvement of the judicial proce...

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Published inHervormde teologiese studies Vol. 60; no. 3; pp. 1201 - 1228
Main Author Van Wyk, I.W.C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Afrikaans
Published AOSIS 01.01.2004
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Summary:This article is a theological contribution aimed at creating an understanding of the phenomenon of witchcraft in South Africa. Witchcraft still causes major social problems in this country. The article argues that the development of a culture of human rights and the improvement of the judicial process alone will not solve this problem. Witchcraft is a too deeply rooted religious phenomenon. The phenomenon is described in its religious complexity and diversity. Witchcraft is discussed within the framework of the African theodicy.
ISSN:0259-9422
2072-8050
DOI:10.4102/hts.v60i3.575