Mbiti: Philosopher who challenged ‘demonic’ view of Africa’s religionProf John Mbiti presents former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga with a copy of the Kikamba bible he translated from Greek in 2015. They have incorporated national heroes, leaders, rulers and other famous men and women into their body of beliefs and mythology. His seminal book, African Religions and Philosophy (1969), which challenged the long held view that traditional African religious ideas were ‘demonic’, has remained a masterpiece in Christian studies. The Kikamba Bible – Utianiyo Mweu Wa Mwiyai Yesu Kilisto (the New Testament of the Lord Jesus Christ) was published and launched in 2014 at KLB headquarters in South C, Nairobi. Then Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, who was the chief guest at the launch, lauded Mbiti for the effort.

Source: Standard Digital October 12, 2019 06:56 UTC