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"Let My people go and serve Me regardless of sex" is the ultimate appeal from God. Unfortunately, some cultural practices and wrong interpretations of the Bible have excluded some, especially women, from attaining key leadership roles. Culturally, women are considered second class and men's property, source of evil and "weaker vessels." A wrong interpretation of the scriptures has sidelined women from obtaining decision making positions. This is the result of what may be called, "a One-Dimensional Approach," and a recommendation is made to "re-read" the biblical texts as well as Chewa culture and the history of the synod with a "Multi-Dimensional Approach" in which the literary, theological-rhetorical and historical-cultural aspects are all considered, because this approach liberates the oppressed and the marginalized.

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Feminist Theory

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Sociologie, société et politique

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Publié par	Luviri Press
Date de parution	29 août 2023
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9789996066849
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	3 Mo

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Let My People Go!

Phoebe Faith Chifungo

Let My People Go!

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Published by Luviri Press P/Bag 201 Luwinga Mzuzu 2

ISBN 978-99960-66-85-6 eISBN 978-99960-66-84-9

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Let My People Go! A Biblical and Cultural Study of Women in the Church in Central Malawi Phoebe Faith Chifungo Luviri Press Mzuzu 2023

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my beloved mum, Rosemary Jere and my three God loving daughters: Thokozani, Thandizo and Temwani. Your outstanding love for the Lord is my joy that I will always cherish in my life and the reason for my unceasing praise to my God almighty. My prayer for you all is that you grow up as women of faith and valour who will not sit on your godly given gifts and skills but will rise up and use them to the glory of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen!

Acknowledgments

I would first of all like to give all the glory, honour and praise to my Father God Almighty for His sustaining grace, love, mercy and faithfulness throughout my entire academic journey. He carried me on His wings when the going was getting tough for me to proceed. He was my strength when I was weak, my joy when I was stressed, my comfort when I was hurt, and my provider when I was in need. Indeed, He was my everything I needed and all I can say is, "Ambuye 1 ine ndilibe nanu mau."

Secondly, I am very thankful to God for my loving husband, Davison. You are such a wonderful and great gift to me. This journey of studies would have been a non-starter if it were not for your support and encouragement; a husband who always loves to see his wife excelling not only in academics but in all angles of life. You sacrificed your time, energy and resources for the sake of my studies. I am proud of you, and your ceaseless prayers and advice have left a mark on my heart which will remain forever. May the God Almighty allow you to see the fruit of your work.

Thirdly, I would like to personally extend my great appreciation to my professor and promoter, Ian Neil and my co-promoter Prof Elna Mouton for their untiring love, kindness, guidance, and patience. Many were the times when the work load was just too much for me, but you kept on saying, "You are on the right track, keep on!" You were more than supervisors to me; instead, you became my father and mother, my mentors and my role models whom I will always emulate. May the almighty God richly bless the work of your brains.

Fourthly, I would also like to sincerely thank, first of all, Mfundisi, Abusa Yohann du Plessis. I am what I am now because of your personal initiative. You are my father and my role model. Secondly, I thank the entire congregation of DRC Kenridge for your financial,

1 I am speechless for all the good things you have done to me. 5

spiritual and moral support throughout my studies at Stellenbosch University. It has been a long journey since you took me on board, from Post Graduate Diploma to PhD. Stellenbosch became my second home because of you; God used you to be the foundation of my studies and my success. I salute you women and men of God and may God bless you with His heavenly blessings!

Fifthly, my heartfelt gratitude goes to my beloved mum, Rosemary Jere, for the job well done all the time I was away for my studies. I know you met a lot of problems and challenges as you were looking after my children in Nkhoma, but you chose to persevere for the sake of my studies. Leaving your home, culture and duties was not easy but you sacrificed all that in order to allow your daughter achieve her God given dreams. You really portrayed a loving and caring mother.

Sixth, it would be sinful to ignore the outstanding contribution of my three beautiful God given daughters for your unceasing prayers and encouragement. I know how hard it is to stay alone at home without a mother, but you allowed to let it go although with a lot of pains and patience. I still remember Thoko when she was three years old saying, "I don’t know what will happen to me if both of my parents die in South Africa where they have gone for studies;" Thandi saying, "I miss you, mum, when are you coming?" and Temwa saying, "I don’t want mum who is on the Skype, I want a real mum!" All this shows how devastated you were in my absence, but still you persevered. May the Lord Jesus Christ richly honour you for your sacrifice.

Lastly but not least, I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to the following brothers and sisters in the Lord for their spiritual, financial and moral support during my studies: from South Africa; Lynette Dakopke, René du Plessis, Linda Hoffman, Anita Venter, Antoinetta Breytenbach, Annamarie Spies, Dr Kobus and Mariette Odendaal, Prof Hendricks and his wife Helen, Rev Hennie and his wife, Ivan and Esmy of Veritas College. From the USA: Rev Doug and Emily Campbell, Karthy and Jim Bernard, Doug and Corinne, Janet and Bill Wells and Molly Woodforde. Dr Bennie and Moira Wolvaardt from Australia, Martin and Julia Etter from Switzerland.

Friends from Malawi include Mr. andMrs. Chayang’anamuno, Rev and Mrs. Kachipapa, Rev Noel Kambili, Rev and Mrs Msangaambe, Mr. and Mrs. Kamunga, Mr. B. Kaunda, Alongosi Collins Mazinyani, Br Ammiel Champiti and all members of Total Invasion Ministry, Rev and Mrs. Kachumba, Rev Brian Kamwendo, Rev and Mrs. Nthara, Mr. and Mrs. Kamfose, Mrs. Lewanika, Mr. P. Kuyewawa, Mr. Pelekamoyo, Sr. Jennifer Alufandika, Sr Chete, Mr. D. Mawindo, Mr. and Mrs. J. K Chifungo, Br Elliam Nkhoma, Hussein and Esther Latif, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Charles Gwengwe of World Vision, Malawi, Mr G. Ngozo and Mr G. Chigona, my brother Edward Boti Manda, my sister Vitumbiko and her husband, late Evangelist S. Lungu, members of staff of WMSS and all my students, Mr. Chazemba, Mr. Dangaya, Mr. Chisale and my niece Enida. I also want to thank the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Livingstonia, Rev. Timothy Nyasulu and all the staff members for your support. May I finally register my sincere gratitude to my editor, Prof. Klaus Fiedler for the job well done of editing my book. You really invested much of your time, passion and energy to make sure that the work is of substance. Believe me, I have reached this far because of your support; it is true, 2 "Mutu umodzi susenza dengayou all I say, you are a blessing and." To you will remain a blessing to me.

2 It means that one pillar cannot uphold the whole roof of a building. 7

Contents Chapter 1: Only a Girl Chapter 2: The History of Women and their Role in CCAP Nkhoma Synod Chapter 3: The Women’s GuildChapter 4: Social Identity Theory Chapter 5: Interpreting 1Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1Timothy 2:11-12 in Nkhoma and elsewhere Chapter 6: Nkhoma Women: Empirical Results and Interpretations Chapter 7: Rereading Culture, History and Bible: A Multidimensional Approach Chapter 8: Conclusion Bibliography

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AbbreviationsCCAP Church of Central Africa Presbyterian DRC Dutch Reformed Church DRCM Dutch Reformed Church Mission KS Kabungwe ka Synod SCOM Student Christian Organization of Malawi SDA Seventh-day Adventist SIT Social Identity Theory

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