African Religions and Philosophy Glossary

by John S. Mbiti

African Religions and Philosophy Glossary

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Written by Elizabeth Warindi

ontology

a branch of Philosophy that explains the overall nature of being

Reckon

be sure of

'sasa'

A Swahili word that means 'now'

'zamani'

A Swahili word that means long time ago

Living dead

People who are physically dead but can be remembered by the living, hence alive in people's memories

Omniscient

Knowing everything

Omnipotent

All-powerful

Omnipresent

Being everywhere at all times

Trascedent

Beyond human understanding

Immanent

Permanently sustaining the universe

affliction

A cause of persistent pain

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