Ethiopian Qene (Traditional and Living Oral Poetry) as a Medium for Biblical Hermeneutics

Ethiopian Qene (traditional and living oral poetry) intertwines biblical interpretation with the observation of nature and critique of current events. It is always delivered as improvisation. It is performed in traditional schools, as well as at liturgical and social events. It contains metaphors, r...

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Authors: Assefa, Daniel (Author) ; Belachew, Tekletsadik (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2022
In: International bulletin of mission research
Year: 2022, Volume: 46, Issue: 2, Pages: 178-188
Further subjects:B Metaphors
B Mount Tabor
B Poetry
B transfiguration of Jesus
B Biblical Hermeneutics
B Qene
B theological reflections
B Bale-Qene (master-poet)
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Summary:Ethiopian Qene (traditional and living oral poetry) intertwines biblical interpretation with the observation of nature and critique of current events. It is always delivered as improvisation. It is performed in traditional schools, as well as at liturgical and social events. It contains metaphors, rhymes, and rhythm. It includes important values and is useful for theological studies and biblical hermeneutics.
ISSN:2396-9407
Contains:Enthalten in: International bulletin of mission research
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/2396939320972690