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Among the various deities in Igbo cosmology, none has been as widely misinterpreted as Ekwensu. In many modern contexts especially through Christian missionary influence. Ekwensu has been portrayed as the “devil,” “Satan,” or embodiment of evil. However, this portrayal contradicts precolonial Igbo beliefs, oral histories, and ritual practices. Traditionally, Ekwensu represented negotiation, cunning intelligence, warfare,…
The Igbo Bible has a long and rich history, with many Igbo people contributing to its translation. However, there is a common myth that Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba man, was the only person who translated it. This is not true because it ignores the hard work of others, especially Igbo ex-slaves like Rev. John Christopher…
The translation of the Bible into the Igbo language is a significant milestone in the history of African linguistics and missionary work. While Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther is often associated with early Igbo Bible translations, historical interrogations by Historians and Scholars highlights the main contributions of two free Igbo ex-slaves, Simon Jonas and Rev.…
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