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The Gold Coast Nation and National Consciousness
(D. Marples & printers, 50a Lord Street, 1911) Ahuma, S. R. B. A.
The following chapters are reprinted from the columns of the Gold Coast Leader. The Author indulges the - hope that the principles therein set fortb, and the sentiments to which he gives so inadequate an expression, may influence for good,, not his contemporaries only, but also- and especially- the members of the rising generation, whose birth right, privilege, duty, destiny and honour it is to usher in an era of Backward Movement, which to all cultured West Africans is synonymous with the highest conception of progress and advancement. Intelligent Retrogression is the only Progression that will save our beloved country. This may sound a perfect paradox, but it is, nevertheless, the truth; and if all educated \Vest Africans could be forced by moral suasion ' and personal conviction to realize that "Back to the Land" signifies a step forward, that" Back to the Simple Life" of our progenitors expresses a burning wish to advance, that the desire to rid ourselves of foreign accretions and excrescences is an indispensable condition of National Resurrection and National Prosperity, we should feel ourselves amply rewarded. My most cordial thanks are due to Miss Marples for her invaluable assistance in reading' and correcting the proofs, thereby saving me time and labour.
Priestly Kingdom and Holy Nation: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis of Exodus 19
(University of Ghana, 2015-07) Osei-Sarfo, P.; Ossom-Batsa, G.; Gatti, N.; University of Ghana, College of Humanities, School of Arts, Department of Religions
Exod. 19:6 contains a statement that is unique in the Tanak, and greatly influenced the Jewish and Christian Theology vAd+q' yAgæw> ~ynIßh]Ko tk,l,îm.m;. (“kingdom of priest and holy nation”). For some centuries, scholars have offered diverse interpretations of the syntagm that can be summarized into two main schools of thought: the ‘elitist’ and the ‘active-corporatist’. The elitist argue that “kingdom of priests and holy nation” refers to just a group of Israelites called to be priests. The active-corporatist understands the statement to mean the totality of Israel as priests. Against this background, this research aims to analyze Exod. 19:6 in order to show if the designation as a kingdom of priest and holy nation offers any significant meaning to the understanding of Israel’s identity and mission, and the relevance of the text to the Ghanaian contemporary Charismatic churches The research employs a synchronic approach, namely the Rhetorical Critical method, to arrive at an informed understanding of the text in its context (Exod.19). Following the exegetical steps suggested by Moller, the research seeks to determine the limits of the rhetorical unit, its rhetoric organization, specific manifestation and application of rhetorical genre, the style and the strategies used by the author of Exodus in the process of persuading his audience. Due to the fact that the hermeneutical cycle is incomplete until the text is made to speak to the contemporary situation of a reader, the communicative approach suggested by Ossom-Batsa is employed to underscore the relevance of the text to contemporary Charismatics, namely the International Central Gospel Church. The analysis reveals that Exodus 19 can be considered a ‘bridge’ text that closes the ‘liberation narrative’ and opens up a reflection about the identity and mission of Israel. It identifies the initiative plan of YHWH to liberate Israel from their struggle under Egyptian oppression and to enter into personal relationship with the nation as a whole. This research argues, on semantic and contextual ground, for the active-corporate interpretation of Israel’s priestly status. It also establishes that Israel’s priestly status expresses a unique intimate relationship with YHWH rather than a cultic function. Furthermore, the analysis underlines the impact of the text on the New Testament and contemporary Ghanaian Christianity. The study reveals that both 1 Peter and Revelation use the text as a hermeneutic key to read their difficult situation theologically. In both instances, the authors relied on the text to remind the first century communities of their identity in Christ and to encourage them to be faithful even in the midst of rejection and persecution. The appropriation of the text did not end with the closure of the Canon. The I.C.G.C.’s adoption of the text reveals that the statement is significant in their theology, worship and practice. The Charismatic Church does not only see itself as continuing the progressive history of Israel but, through the lens of 1 Peter, believes that the common priesthood brings real transformation. Finally, the study recommends further research on a comparative study between the Old and New Testament concept of priesthood for better understanding of the common priesthood of Christians from a Charismatic perspective. It further recommends that Charismatic leaders in their preaching, teaching and worship should emphasize the integration between life realities and the Christian relationship with the Lord.
State of the Nation's Health Report
(University of Ghana, 2018-12) School of Public Health
This report serves as a physical representation of the long-standing collaboration between University of Ghana School of Public Health and the state agencies responsible for health delivery – Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Services. Staff from these three institutions have worked together to review varied publications and datasets related to the health of Ghanaians and have produced this comprehensive review on health in Ghana. The state of health in Ghana is covered by many different sources, including service reports from the Ghana Health Service, policy documents from the Ministry of Health, academic publications in peer-reviewed journals and reports from donor agencies. Even for experienced and established researchers, going through all this primary material in order to answer a question can be a daunting task. It is however important that all these sources be consulted and evaluated in order to have a clear picture of the current situation, The State of the Nations Health Report will serve as a one stop destination for students, researchers, teachers and policy makers who want to obtain information about health service delivery and outputs without having to perform a review of all primary documents. The report also highlights the important issues and challenges related to diff erent aspects of the Ghanaian health system. In addition to this the report also provides historical information on the evolution of health service delivery in Ghana which is invaluable information for people involved in designing interventions to improve health in the country. The incubation period between the idea to have such a report and the delivery of the report has been long and we are happy that the final report is now out. The challenge that this publication now poses to the University of Ghana School of Public Health is to now ensure that there is regular and timely updating for the benefit of all the different groups who will make use of this first edition.
Who are we and whose are we? Identity and Transforming the Nation
(University of Ghana, 2017-08-25) Ampofo, A.A.