''Cloud of witnesses'' in Hebrews 12:1 and Ganda ancestors : an incarnational reflection

Abstract

This paper investigates the ''cloud of witnesses'' in Heb 12:1 and outlines their role in inspiring the living in their race of faith. The ''cloud of witnesses'' refers to the departed faithful ancestors of Heb 11. A comparison is made with Ganda traditional beliefs in ancestors. The role of the Ganda ancestors in the life of the living parallels the inspirational role of the ''cloud of witnesses in Heb 12:1. Jesus Christ is not contradicted by the principle of ancestorship in Christian theology. Ganda ancestors are acknowledged in the eucharistic celebration through incarnational theology for a full appreciation of the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ - the ''chief ancestor''.

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