Feasting with Demons or with Christ?: An African Spiritual Reading of Ritual Meals in 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1 and 11:17-34

The tradition of African ritual meals is an interesting topic of discussion in the fields of religious studies and cultural anthropology. In light of Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians, could these practices for honouring ancestors be perceived as idolatrous? Expanding on this comparison, Dr. Samantha Chambo expertly investigates the transformative power of rituals, examining the capacity of the Lord's Supper to impact our relationships with God and others.

Weaving together African spirituali...