Eto
A critique of the Aladura healing rituals in Nigeria in light of Jesus’ healing miracles
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21609604 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Solomon Olusola Ademiluka (0000-0001-9390-2510) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | In die Skriflig/In Luce Verbi (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1018-6441 • E-ISSN: 2305-0853 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/ids.v57i1.2898 |
| OpenAlex | W4362721923 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 17 |
Eto (ritual) stands for the sacred preparations made by Aladura prophets and prophetesses for their clients for therapeutic purposes. The practice of eto shares striking similarities with Yourba traditional methods of medication. But there is the argument that the Aladura healing rituals might as well be an imitation of Jesus’ methods. Therefore, this article examined these rituals in light of Jesus’ use of spittle for healing with a view to ascertaining if they are justified as a Christian practice. Applying the reader-oriented and descriptive methods, the article discovered that apart from the affinities with Jesus’ methods, some people are convinced that the Aladura healing process is divinely directed and efficacious. However, the research also found some healing practices among the Aladura which contradict Christian belief. The essay concluded that barring these abuses, the Aladura healing process is justified as a Christian practice.Contribution: This research is a contribution in Christian ethics. It postulates that the healing rituals of the Aladura churches in Nigeria could be an acceptable Christian practice if the excesses are avoided
Aesthetics · Imitation · Sociology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Medicine · Philosophy · Psychology · Qur’anic Interpretation Studies · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria · Social Psychology
Beginnings in ritual studies
The Gospel According to St. Mark
Qualitative and descriptive research
Water baptism as church membership identity in Nigeria
Pluralism and Identity
Reading Psalm 23 In African Context
Pluralism and Identity, Studies in Ritual Behaviour
African Religions
Cherubim and Seraphim, The History of an African Independent Church
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |